Coloured Illustrations of the Eggs of British Birds Volumes 1 and 2
by William C Hewitson
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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West Molesey, Surrey, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: John Van Voorst, 1856. Third edition of this work on British birds eggs with descriptions of their nests and identdification. 532 pages over the two volumes in overall clean condition just some browning to first and last couple of pages in each volume, occasional small foxing spots and small marks. All 145 numbered coloured plates are present with a couple of extra plates with a star after the number. Bindings are sound but with a few small splits to endpapers at hinges, outer boards are worn on corners with small patches of boards showing through. Tops and bottoms of spines are more heavily worn with small losses and small split to top rear hige of volume one 1½ inches long. HEAVY BOOKS 1.9 Kg with strong packing EXTRA POSTAGE REQUIRED FOR OVERSEAS. Though not perfect a sound pair of volumes with splendid illustrations SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.. Third Edition. Boards. Good/No Jacket. 9 x 5¾ Inches. Hardcover.
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- Bookseller
- Books Bought and Sold (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005496
- Title
- Coloured Illustrations of the Eggs of British Birds Volumes 1 and 2
- Author
- William C Hewitson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Third Edition
- Publisher
- John Van Voorst
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1856
- Size
- 9 x 5¾ Inches
- Keywords
- Natural History. Birds. Birds Eggs. NOISBN. Illustrated.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Illustrated; Natural History;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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West Molesey, Surrey
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