The Naturalist’s Library. Vol. XII. Ornithology. Birds of Western Africa. Part II.
by JARDINE, Sir William (Editor); SWAINSON, W
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1840 BIRDS Ornithology William Jardine Western Africa Naturalist Color Plates
A scarce printing of volume twelve of "Ornithology" from Sir William Jardine's "Naturalist's Library" entitled, "Birds of Western Africa. Part II." Within Jardine provides a fascinating early 19th-century survey on aerial wildlife. This scientific treatise provides 3r beautifully hand-colored engraved plates depicting various West African birds such as flycatchers, nightjars, bee-eaters, kinghunters, sunbirds, woodpeckers, cuckoos, terns, and more!
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JARDINE, Sir William (Editor); SWAINSON, W.
The Naturalist's Library. Vol. XII. Ornithology. Birds of Western Africa. Part II.
Edinburgh: W.H. Lizars; London: S. Highley, [ca.1840].
Details:
· Collation: Complete
o xvi, 17-263, [1]
o 34 hand-colored engraved plates
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~6.5in X 4.25in (16.5cm x 11cm)
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- Title
- The Naturalist’s Library. Vol. XII. Ornithology. Birds of Western Africa. Part II.
- Author
- JARDINE, Sir William (Editor); SWAINSON, W
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- W.H. Lizars
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1840
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1840 BIRDS Ornithology William Jardine Western Africa Naturalist Color Plates, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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