(BIRDS) Donovan Edward The Natural History of British Birds

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(BIRDS.) Donovan, Edward. The Natural History of British Birds; or, a Selection of the Most Rare, Beautiful and Interesting Birds Which Inhabit This Country. 122 (of 124) finely hand-colored engraved plates on Whatman (lacking plate 36 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker and plate 50 Common Bunting). 5 volumes. 8vo, 9x5 1/2 inches, worn contemporary calf, rebacked; few loose leaves, general foxing, several closed tears. London, 1799

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Reissue of the first five volumes of the 10 volume set first published in 1794. Nissin IVB 257.