Lot no. 174
[BIRDS] MORRIS, Francis Orpen (1810-1893). History of British Birds. London: Bell and Daldy, 1870.
Second edition of this richly illustrated ornithological work on the birds of the British Isles.
6 volumes, (254 x 175mm). 365 coloured plates with tissue guards, advertisements at end of volume (some spotting, mainly in the text, but occasionally affecting plates, a few closed tears without loss). Bound in the publisher's gilt cloth (some light wear and minor chipping). (6)
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