Lot 273
Edwards, George
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photography
Auction: 31 August 2016 at 12:00 BST
Description
A Natural History of Birds; Gleanings of Natural History. Printed for the Author at the College of Physicians, 1743-64. 7 volumes, 4to., text of 'History' in English, 'Gleanings' in English and French, engraved portrait of Edwards in 2 states (one before the addition of "R.S.S." and "Nat. Mar. 23 April 3"), uncoloured plate of Samojeed, 362 fine hand-coloured engraved plates, some numbered in manuscript, plates 178 & 325 repaired, plate 175 probably supplied from another copy, bound without general title to first 4 volumes (as often with early sets), contemporary green morocco gilt by Charles Lewis, g.e., lavender endpapers, the William Gott copy with bookplates, minor wear [Nissen IVB 286-289; Fine Bird Books p.93]