1840 BIRDS Art Ornithology Jardine Flycatchers Naturalist’s Library Color Plates
A scarce printing of volume thirteen of “Ornithology” from Sir William Jardine’s “Naturalist’s Library” entitled, “Flycatchers.” Within Jardine provides a fascinating early 19th-century survey on aerial wildlife. This scientific treatise provides 33 beautifully hand-colored engraved plates depicting various flycatcher species such as fantails, flat-bills, the tody, the gaper, and many other small birds.
1840 BIRDS Art Ornithology Jardine Flycatchers Naturalist’s Library Color Plates
A scarce printing of volume thirteen of “Ornithology” from Sir William Jardine’s “Naturalist’s Library” entitled, “Flycatchers.” Within Jardine provides a fascinating early 19th-century survey on aerial wildlife. This scientific treatise provides 33 beautifully hand-colored engraved plates depicting various flycatcher species such as fantails, flat-bills, the tody, the gaper, and many other small birds.
Item number: #40954
Price: $499
JARDINE, Sir William (Editor); SWAINSON, W.
The Naturalist’s Library. Vol. XIII. Ornithology. Flycatchers.
Edinburgh: W.H. Lizars; London: S. Highley, T. Nelson; Dublin: W. Curry, Jun. and Co.; Manchester: J. Ainsworth, [ca.1840].
Details:
- Collation: Complete
- 256
- 31 hand-colored engraved plates (plus engraved frontispiece and vignette title page)
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~6.5in X 4.25in (16.5cm x 11cm)
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40954
Categories
Natural History
Medicine & Science
Authors
JARDINE, Sir William (Editor); SWAINSON, W.
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete