Natural History of Pigeons The Naturalist's Library. Ornithology Vol. V. Gallinaceous Birds, Part III
- Publisher : W.H. Lizars
- Published In : Edinburgh
- Illustrations : engraved portrait frontis, engraved hand-col title, 30 hand-col plates, text woodcuts
Description:
First edition. The volume contains a memoir of Pliny with an accompanying engraved portrait. The plates (with two exceptions) are by Edward Lear.
Nissen IVB, 856
Condition
Sm. 8vo, rebound in recent antique-style half calf, raised bands to spines, red leather title-piece, marbled boards and edges Short marginal tear to one page. A beautifully illustrated handsomely bound set.