Lot 169
Jardine, Sir William SALEROOM NOTICE: AT LEAST 4 PLATES LACKING
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photography
Auction: 17 May 2017 at 12:00 BST
£1,625
Description
The Naturalist's Library. Edinburgh: W.H. Lizars, 1833-43. 40 volumes only, comprising: Ornithology 1-11; 13-14; Mammalia 1-5; 7; 9-13; Entomology 1-7; Icthyology 1-6 and 2 duplicate volumes, all small 8vo, hand-coloured plates, original purple cloth, spines faded, some loose pages and wear; with Humming-Birds, volume 2. Edinburgh, 1840 [actually 1860]. 8vo, large paper copy, original red cloth; sold not subject to return, four or more plates lacking (40)