The Naturalists's Library. Ornithology. Vol. XIII. Nectariniadae or Sun-Birds.

Jardine, Sir William

Published by W.H. Lizars, 1843

About this Item

Rebound copy of this impressive volume, with 30 fine color illustrations of wonderfully exotic birds (bound with tissue coverings at rear), plus a color frontispiece. Consistent light browning throughout, but with very little to no spotting or foxing. The illustrations are bright and beautiful. The book appears to have been rebound in the late twentieth century, in quarter brown leather with two new full title silver stamped leather labels. The pages have been slightly shaved to make a neat volume, with the only loss I can discern that of a few small plate numbers in the upper right corner of the bird plates (basic reason book is not classified as near fine). There is one short fine tear from the bottom of plate 16 (see photo). Also there is a collectible bookplate (about 13.5 x 10 cm) on the front pastedown (see photo), with a rider galloping on a horse with a black dog bounding underneath and a cock perched on the rider's raised hand (ex libris Patricia Hall). About 17 x 11.5 7 cm (approx. 6.7 x 4.5 in). Seller Inventory # 000001

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Naturalists's Library. Ornithology. Vol....

Publisher: W.H. Lizars

Publication Date: 1843

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good