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A History of British Birds (3 Volumes)
by Yarrell, William
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Southampton, New York, United States
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About This Item
John Van Voorst, 1843. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First Edition. Published by John Van Voorst, 1843. Octavos. Boundin contemporary 19th-century crushed green morocco, maroon spine labels, fine decorative gilt and gilt stained page ends. Fine binding. 3 Volumes. Very good. Boards have some shelf/edge wear and small nicks. Bindings still sound and all pages intact. Contemporary bookplates pastedowns each. Volume 1 light stain right side front board. Complete first edition set of this landmark history of British birds. 520 wood engravings. 1,728 total pages. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
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- Bookseller
- Southampton Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 153080
- Title
- A History of British Birds (3 Volumes)
- Author
- Yarrell, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- John Van Voorst
- Date Published
- 1843
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- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Southampton Books
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Southampton, New York
About Southampton Books
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- Spine
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- New
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- Morocco
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Fine Binding
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