F.O. Morris/Alexander Lydon/Benjamin Fawcett - A History of British Birds. Lot with 25 plates - 1891

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A History of British Birds. Lot with 25 plates by F.O. Morris, Alexander Lydon and Benjamin Fawcett; illustrated edition published in 1891 by John C. Nimmo in English (original language), loose-leaf binding with 25 hand-coloured woodblock engravings on heavy paper, sheet size 25 x 17 cm, condition Ottime.

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25 hand-coloured woodblock engravings from A History of British Birds by the Rev. FO. Morris, engraved by Alexander Lydon and printed by Benjamin Fawcett. Published in 1891 by John C. Nimmo:

Garganey
Starling
Brunnich's guillemot
Sand martin
Wryneck
Great sedge warbler
Wheatear
Sedge
Warbler
Spine tailed swallow
Black stork
Lesser golden plover
Great bustard
Yellow wagtail
Andalusian quail
Great crested grebe
Mealy redpoll
Guillemont
Swift
Nightjar
White winged lark
Sparrow
1 Melodius warbler 2 Icterine warbler
Spoonbill


Printed on heavy paper, verso blank. A few very light marks on the paper, otherwise the engravings are in fine bright condition, with contemporary hand-colouring.
Sheet size: 25 x 17 cm
Shipping is signed-for and insured.
See the photos for a better idea of details and condition.

25 hand-coloured woodblock engravings from A History of British Birds by the Rev. FO. Morris, engraved by Alexander Lydon and printed by Benjamin Fawcett. Published in 1891 by John C. Nimmo:

Garganey
Starling
Brunnich's guillemot
Sand martin
Wryneck
Great sedge warbler
Wheatear
Sedge
Warbler
Spine tailed swallow
Black stork
Lesser golden plover
Great bustard
Yellow wagtail
Andalusian quail
Great crested grebe
Mealy redpoll
Guillemont
Swift
Nightjar
White winged lark
Sparrow
1 Melodius warbler 2 Icterine warbler
Spoonbill


Printed on heavy paper, verso blank. A few very light marks on the paper, otherwise the engravings are in fine bright condition, with contemporary hand-colouring.
Sheet size: 25 x 17 cm
Shipping is signed-for and insured.
See the photos for a better idea of details and condition.

Details

Number of Books
253
Subject
Natural History, Ornithology
Book Title
A History of British Birds. Lot with 25 plates
Author/ Illustrator
F.O. Morris/Alexander Lydon/Benjamin Fawcett
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1891
Height
25 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
17 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
John C. Nimmo
Binding/ Material
Loose page
Extras
Hand coloured illustrations
Number of pages
25
ItalyVerified
31
Objects sold
100%
Private

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