A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds
Rev. F.O. Morris
1879
George Bell and Sons
Second Edition
Large 8vo, 3 vols
232 Chromolithograph Plates
Description:
A 3 volume reference work on British ornithology, distinguished by its extensive collection of 232 chromolithograph plates.
This set offers detailed accounts of the nesting habits and egg characteristics of British bird species. The included plates were highly regarded for their accurate reproduction of the subtle colours and patterns of the eggs, serving as a primary resource for both amateur collectors and scientists. Francis Orpen Morris (1810–1893) was the clergyman and naturalist responsible for these publications, which were instrumental in the popularisation of natural history. Complete 3 vols.
Condition:
Good Condition. Dark blue cloth with gilt vignette to front board and tooling to spine. Bindings are firm. Contents are good with some offsetting to prelims and pastedowns. Marking to edges. Mottling to boards with some fraying to edges and bumping to corners. Light marking to spine edges.
A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds
Rev. F.O. Morris
1879
George Bell and Sons
Second Edition
Large 8vo, 3 vols
232 Chromolithograph Plates
Description:
A 3 volume reference work on British ornithology, distinguished by its extensive collection of 232 chromolithograph plates.
This set offers detailed accounts of the nesting habits and egg characteristics of British bird species. The included plates were highly regarded for their accurate reproduction of the subtle colours and patterns of the eggs, serving as a primary resource for both amateur collectors and scientists. Francis Orpen Morris (1810–1893) was the clergyman and naturalist responsible for these publications, which were instrumental in the popularisation of natural history. Complete 3 vols.
Condition:
Good Condition. Dark blue cloth with gilt vignette to front board and tooling to spine. Bindings are firm. Contents are good with some offsetting to prelims and pastedowns. Marking to edges. Mottling to boards with some fraying to edges and bumping to corners. Light marking to spine edges.
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