Gallinaceous Birds (Vol. XIV The Naturalist's Library, Ornithology section) by Jardine, Sir William

London: Henry G. Bohn Originally published by W. H. Lizars in 1834, this reprint is circa 1860s and the red cloth covers are a consistent match to the Bohn reprints of the same time period. First published as Volume III in the ornithological series. 255 pages, plus 30 hand colored plates (numbered plates include two variations of Plate XVIII). There is an additional engraved portrait frontispiece, as well as a hand colored vignette on the decorative title page. Top edge of text block is gilded. Tissue guards protect the colored plates. Most leaves remain un-opened. Red cloth covers with gilt stamped lettering, and blind and gilt stamped decoration. Covers show scuffs, light wear, and a little wear at spine ends. Book plates and notations on end leaves. There is a roughly one inch paper loss along lower bound edge of the title page, not affecting any text. Page 193/4 is detached, though laid in place. Volume is otherwise tight and generally clean. Plates are collated and generally clean. . Reprint. Cloth - Hard Cover. Fair/No Dust Jacket. 10mo.