Natural history of birds; containing a familiar survey of the feathered creation, for the amusement and instruction of youth

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Published by Printed for John Chappell c.1820, London, 1820

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40pp. With a hand-coloured woodcut frontispiece and 14 woodcut illustrations in the text. Original publisher's printed paper wrappers. Some marking and slight chipping to extremities. Internally clean and crisp. Apparently the 'Colored One Shilling' (as opposed to the 'Sixpence Plain') issue of this anonymous juvenile companion to British and foreign birds, the cuts for which have long, albeit erroneously, attributed to Thomas Bewick. 14 species are represented including the eagle, peacock, falcon, and pelican. Size: 12mo. Seller Inventory # AQ14912

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Title: Natural history of birds; containing a ...
Publisher: Printed for John Chappell c.1820, London
Publication Date: 1820
Binding: Soft cover

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