PENNANT, Thomas (1726-1798). History of Quadrupeds. London, 1781. 2 volumes, 4o (246 x 188 mm). Engraved titles, one colored, 52 hand-colored plates. (Some occasional pale spotting, generally fresh and crisp.) Contemporary marbled calf, spines gilt (hinges cracked, some light rubbing). Provenance: F.W.T. Brydges, Tiberton (bookplate). Enlarged second edition. Nissen ZBI 3108. A FINE COLORED COPY. -- With another copy. Bound with: Genera of Birds. London: B. White, 1781. 2 volumes, 4o (236 x 185 mm). 66 engraved plates (Quadrupeds) and 14 engraved plates (Birds). Contemporary calf, spine gilt. (4)

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PENNANT, Thomas (1726-1798). History of Quadrupeds. London, 1781. 2 volumes, 4o (246 x 188 mm). Engraved titles, one colored, 52 hand-colored plates. (Some occasional pale spotting, generally fresh and crisp.) Contemporary marbled calf, spines gilt (hinges cracked, some light rubbing). Provenance: F.W.T. Brydges, Tiberton (bookplate). Enlarged second edition. Nissen ZBI 3108. A FINE COLORED COPY. -- With another copy. Bound with: Genera of Birds. London: B. White, 1781. 2 volumes, 4o (236 x 185 mm). 66 engraved plates (Quadrupeds) and 14 engraved plates (Birds). Contemporary calf, spine gilt. (4)

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