A collection of eight framed original plates from "A History of British Birds" by Rev. Francis Orpen Morris, London, Groombridge and Sons, voll. I and II, s.d, (approx 1880). Technique: wood engraving. Each plate was handcoloured at the time and shows different species of birds. Plate size: cm. 18 X 10,5 (approx 7 X 4.1 inch). Back is blank. Recent black woodden frames. Plate colours are still bright. Included plates: – Lesser Spotted Woodpecker – Tellow-Billed Cuckoo – Spine-Tailed Swallow – Martin – White Wagtail – Great-Headed Wagtail – Red- Throated Pipit – Tree Pipit Object belonging to the seller's private collection. To be delivered via tracked package. Retention of title by seller until full payment to seller is made Annexed pictures are integral part of the item description. Please refer to them to get your own idea before purchase. Custom duties for delivery outside the EU, if any, will be borne by purchaser.