A Familiar History of Birds; their Nature, Habits, and Instincts Vol. I-II
- Publisher : John W. Parker
- Published In : London
- Illustrations : 2 frontispieces, 14 engraved plates, woodcuts to text
Description:
Third edition. Edward Stanley (1779-1849), rector of Alderley, Cheshire for 32 years, and later Bishop of Norwich. This work, first publishished in 1835, and appearing in a number of editions, contains observations on both British and foreign birds.
Mullens & Swann, p. 556-557; Freeman 3538.
Condition
small 8vo, orig. cloth, blind-stamped design to boards, gt title to spines. Old water stain to varying extent to top inner corner of plates to Vol. I. Very good set.
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