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DRESSER, Henry Eales (1838-1915). A History of the Birds of Europe. London: Henry Dresser, 1871-1881.
8 volumes, 4° (320 x 250mm). Engraved title-pages, 633 hand-coloured lithographic plates. (Some occasional light spotting). Contemporary green half-morocco gilt, t.e.g., (spines slightly faded). LARGE-PAPER ISSUE. This copy without later supplement. Mullens and Swann p. 179; Nissen IVB 267. (8)
8 volumes, 4° (320 x 250mm). Engraved title-pages, 633 hand-coloured lithographic plates. (Some occasional light spotting). Contemporary green half-morocco gilt, t.e.g., (spines slightly faded). LARGE-PAPER ISSUE. This copy without later supplement. Mullens and Swann p. 179; Nissen IVB 267. (8)