LEVAILLANT, François. Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux d'Afrique, Paris: J. J. Fuchs, 1799, volume II only (of 6), 4°, 47 engraved plates numbered 50-97 by Fessard and Bouquet after Reinhold (some light marginal browning and occasional spotting), contemporary calf-backed marbled boards (worn, covers detached). [Nissen IVB 555; Zimmer p. 391; Fine Bird Books p. 118]

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LEVAILLANT, François. Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux d'Afrique, Paris: J. J. Fuchs, 1799, volume II only (of 6), 4°, 47 engraved plates numbered 50-97 by Fessard and Bouquet after Reinhold (some light marginal browning and occasional spotting), contemporary calf-backed marbled boards (worn, covers detached). [Nissen IVB 555; Zimmer p. 391; Fine Bird Books p. 118]

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