LILFORD, THOMAS L. 1801-1861.
Coloured Figures of the Birds of the British Islands. London: 1891-97.
7 volumes. 8vo (250 x 165 mm). Photogravure portrait, 421 chromolithographed plates after Archibald Thorburn, some heightened in gum arabic. Period green crushed morocco by R.H. Porter. A few plates and several text leaves lightly toned, some shelf wear, spines faded.
Provenance: Constance Melanie Hills of Red Leaf (bookplate).
Second edition.
7 volumes. 8vo (250 x 165 mm). Photogravure portrait, 421 chromolithographed plates after Archibald Thorburn, some heightened in gum arabic. Period green crushed morocco by R.H. Porter. A few plates and several text leaves lightly toned, some shelf wear, spines faded.
Provenance: Constance Melanie Hills of Red Leaf (bookplate).
Second edition.
Estimate:
US$ 1,500 - 2,500
£1,000 - 1,700
€1,200 - 1,900
£1,000 - 1,700
€1,200 - 1,900
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