A History of British Birds (3 Volumes complete)
by William Yarrell
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
London: John van Voorst, 1845. Illustrated by 535 wood-engravings; In Three Volumes; Second Edition; Pale green pebbled cloth, gilt spine titles, blind covers borders, & armorial vignette on title page; A good set with interior hinges broken, vol. 1 a bit shaken, each with 2 handsome bookplates- armorial inside front cover & later Wilson Ornithological Club on feps, 3rd bookplate inside back cover vol. 2 only, & ink ownership inside front covers also; 587, 655, & 651 pages +4 pages publisher advertisements.. 5.5"x8.75".
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- Bookseller
- White Raven Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- CC4818
- Title
- A History of British Birds (3 Volumes complete)
- Author
- William Yarrell
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John van Voorst
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1845
- Size
- 5.5"x8.75"
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Ypsilanti, Michigan
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