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Ornithological Rambles in Sussex; with a Systematic Catalogue of the Birds of that County, and Remarks on their Local Distribution

by Knox, A.E.

Collection : A fine ornithological and natural history library
Publisher : John van Voorst
Published In : London
Illustrations : 4 tinted lithographic plates

Description:

Third edition. The Preface states that the lithographs 'having been fairly worn out' in the printing of the two previous editions, the plates in this edition 'are now superseded by four spirited and highly characteristic illustrations from 'the gifted pencil of [Joseph] Wolfe.' This edition is therefore considered the best.

Mullens & Swann, p. 335; Freeman, 2138.

Condition

12mo, orig. green cloth, gt vignette to front board. Minor wear to joints. Occasional light foxing. Vg. Bookplate of G. Thorn-Drury (1860-1931), English barrister and literary scholar.