1837 Jardine BIRDS West Africa 34 Hand-Colored Illustrated Aviary ORNITHOLGY
Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, ‘The Naturalist’s Library’.
This ‘The Naturalist’s library, Ornithology’ is the first volume in the set for Game Birds discussing birds of Western Africa, including falcons, hawks, owls, finches and much more all beautifully illustrated with 34 color and black and white plates and a memoir and portrait of Andrew Crichton!
1837 Jardine BIRDS West Africa 34 Hand-Colored Illustrated Aviary ORNITHOLGY
Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, ‘The Naturalist’s Library’.
This ‘The Naturalist’s library, Ornithology’ is the first volume in the set for Game Birds discussing birds of Western Africa, including falcons, hawks, owls, finches and much more all beautifully illustrated with 34 color and black and white plates and a memoir and portrait of Andrew Crichton!
Item number: #12039
Price: $499
JARDINE, William
The naturalist’s library, Ornithology, Birds of Western Africa,
Edinburgh: W.H. Lizars, 1837.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- xv, [1], 286, [2]
- 34 EXQUISITE plates
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight & secure
- Size: ~6.5in X 4.25in (16.5cm x 10.5cm)
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12039
Category
Natural History
Authors
JARDINE, William
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete