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WILLUGHBY, Francis (1635-1672). Ornithologiae Libri Tres ... Totum opus recognovit, digessit, supplevit Joannes Raius. London: Impensis Joannis Martyn, 1676. 2° (354 x 228mm). Imprimatur leaf, title printed in red and black with the Arms of the Royal Society, 77 engraved plates by Emma Willughby (some very light mainly marginal spotting and staining, a few text leaves lightly browned). Later calf-backed boards, spine gilt. FIRST EDITION. Wing W2879; Anker 532; Nissen IVB 991; Zimmer II, 677.
JOHN FLAMSTEED'S COPY, with his signature on the title. John Flamsteed (1646-1719), the first Astronomer Royal, is not best known for an interest in ornithology. However, Willughby can be traced to have spent time in the company of astronomers: 'on 22 July, in company with Robert Hooke and others, he observed the eclipse of the sun through Boyle's 60 foot telescope in London' (ODNB).
JOHN FLAMSTEED'S COPY, with his signature on the title. John Flamsteed (1646-1719), the first Astronomer Royal, is not best known for an interest in ornithology. However, Willughby can be traced to have spent time in the company of astronomers: 'on 22 July, in company with Robert Hooke and others, he observed the eclipse of the sun through Boyle's 60 foot telescope in London' (ODNB).
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