Ornithology. Birds of Great Britain and Ireland. Vol. 1 / by the editor [W. Jardine]

Jardine, William, Sir (1800-1874)

1845, First People's Edition. Edinburgh : W.H. Lizars. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked red cloth boards, with ornamental blind-blocking to the boards. Panel edges slightly rubbed, with spine bands somewhat rubbed and frayed. Minor closed tear along rear joint. Some light, sporadic dust-dulling, foxing and creasing internally, with an overall clean impression. Illustrated plates chiefly in colour. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #456061

Date is suggested. Series; Naturalist's library ; Vol. 1 (people's edition). Physical description; 315 pages ; 18 cm. Notes; Published as volume 20 of first issue, 1838, and volume 24 of 1843 reprint. A partial reprint of Vol. 1 of the 2nd issue. There is no information to hand as to whether this edition was completed. Contents; Contains portrait and memoir of Sir Robert Sibbald. Subjects; Birds - Great Britain, Birds - Ireland, Ornithology - Great Britain - History - 19th century.

Price: €145.00