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[ORNITHOLOGY]. A group of ornithological works, comprising: EDWARDS, George. A Natural History of Uncommon Birds, and of Some other Rare and Undescribed Animals. London: for the Author, 1743-1751. 4 parts in 2 volumes, 4°. Numerous fine hand-colored plates. Modern calf. – WILSON, Alexander and Charles Lucian BONAPARTE. American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States. London: Whittaker, Treacher, & Arnot; Edinburgh: Stirling & Kenney, 1832. 3 volumes, 8°. Numerous hand-colored plates. 19th-century green half calf, marbled boards (hinges renewed). Provenance: Louis Bennett Bishop (ownership stamp on flyleaves). – Together, 2 works in 5 volumes, condition generally good.