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MORRIS, Francis Orpen. A History of British Birds. London: Groombridge & Sons, 1851-1857, 6 volumes, 357 coloured plates; A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds. London: Groombridge & Sons, 1853-1856. 3 volumes, 226 coloured plates; A History of British Butterflies. London: Groombridge & Sons, 1853, 73 plates, 72 of which coloured.
Together 10 volumes, imp. 8° (285 x 155mm.), FIRST EDITIONS, original green embossed cloth gilt (2 spines faded to blue, a few leaves detached from gutta-percha bindings). Nissen IVB 645/646, Nissen ZBI 2892. (10)
Together 10 volumes, imp. 8° (285 x 155mm.), FIRST EDITIONS, original green embossed cloth gilt (2 spines faded to blue, a few leaves detached from gutta-percha bindings). Nissen IVB 645/646, Nissen ZBI 2892. (10)