1840 BIRDS Ornithology Jardine Flycatchers Naturalist Library 33 Color Plates

1840 BIRDS Ornithology Jardine Flycatchers Naturalist Library 33 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 19^th-century survey on aerial wildlife. This scientific treatise provides 33 beautifully hand-colored engraved plates depicting various flycatcher species such as the Robin, Alethe, Shama, Niltava, Akalat, Shortwing, Redstart, and more!

Item number: #40953

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
  • 33 hand-colored engraved plates, including 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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