BARON THOMAS L. POWYS LILFORD (1833-1896). Coloured Figures of the Birds of the British Islands. London: R.H. Porter, 1885-1897.
First edition of ‘perhaps the finest and most perfect ornithological iconography’ (Nissen), illustrated with over 400 chromolithograph plates. Nissen IVB 563 and p.65.
7 volumes, octavo (250 x 158mm). Photogravure portrait of the author, 421 chromolithographic plates mounted on linen guards throughout. Slightly later green crushed half morocco preserving printed wrappers to the original 36 parts (some minor wear at extremities). Provenance: Sir Reginald Arthur Tatton (1857-1926, bookplate).
BARON THOMAS L. POWYS LILFORD (1833-1896). Coloured Figures of the Birds of the British Islands. London: R.H. Porter, 1885-1897.
First edition of ‘perhaps the finest and most perfect ornithological iconography’ (Nissen), illustrated with over 400 chromolithograph plates. Nissen IVB 563 and p.65.
7 volumes, octavo (250 x 158mm). Photogravure portrait of the author, 421 chromolithographic plates mounted on linen guards throughout. Slightly later green crushed half morocco preserving printed wrappers to the original 36 parts (some minor wear at extremities). Provenance: Sir Reginald Arthur Tatton (1857-1926, bookplate).
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