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ALBIN, Eleazar (d.1741/2). A Natural History of Birds. London: printed for W.Innys and R.Manby, 1738.
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ALBIN, Eleazar (d.1741/2). A Natural History of Birds. London: printed for W.Innys and R.Manby, 1738.
Vols. 2 and 3 (of 3) volumes, 4o (285 x 229 mm). 205 (of 306) fine hand-colored etched plates after Eleazar, Elizabeth and Fortinalus Albin, by Henry Fletcher and others, coloured by Eleazar and Elizabeth Albin. (Lacking vol. 1, some occasional spotting). Contemporary calf (rebacked, rubbed).
FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST BIRD BOOK WITH COLORED PLATES. Anker 4 & 5; BMC NH p.25; Fine Bird Books p. 54; Mengel 34 & 35; Mullens and Swann p.9; Nissen IVB 15; cf. Wood p.184. (2)
Vols. 2 and 3 (of 3) volumes, 4
FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST BIRD BOOK WITH COLORED PLATES. Anker 4 & 5; BMC NH p.25; Fine Bird Books p. 54; Mengel 34 & 35; Mullens and Swann p.9; Nissen IVB 15; cf. Wood p.184. (2)