Details
LEWIN, William (d.1795). The Birds of Great Britain. London: for J.Johnson, 1795-1801.
8 volumes, 4° (305 x 240mm). Parallel titles and text in French and English. 336 hand-coloured engraved plates by Lewin, including 58 of eggs. (Occasional light spotting to plates, a few margins somewhat thumbed.) Contemporary half sheep, uncut (worn, some covers detached). Provenance: Pares family of Hopwell Hall, Derbyshire (armorial bookplate); Nancy Charrington (inscription by Henry Charrington, dated 1927). Second edition. Nissen IVB 562; Fine Bird Books p.91. (8)
8 volumes, 4° (305 x 240mm). Parallel titles and text in French and English. 336 hand-coloured engraved plates by Lewin, including 58 of eggs. (Occasional light spotting to plates, a few margins somewhat thumbed.) Contemporary half sheep, uncut (worn, some covers detached). Provenance: Pares family of Hopwell Hall, Derbyshire (armorial bookplate); Nancy Charrington (inscription by Henry Charrington, dated 1927). Second edition. Nissen IVB 562; Fine Bird Books p.91. (8)