DONOVAN, Edward. The Natural History of British Shells, London: F. and C. Rivington, 1799, 5 volumes, 8°, FIRST EDITION, 180 hand-coloured lithographed plates (occasional spotting to text), contemporary half calf and drab boards (front cover of volume V detached, worn), sprinkled edges. [Freeman 1033; Nissen ZBI 1147; Mullens & Swann, p. 173] (5)

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DONOVAN, Edward. The Natural History of British Shells, London: F. and C. Rivington, 1799, 5 volumes, 8°, FIRST EDITION, 180 hand-coloured lithographed plates (occasional spotting to text), contemporary half calf and drab boards (front cover of volume V detached, worn), sprinkled edges. [Freeman 1033; Nissen ZBI 1147; Mullens & Swann, p. 173] (5)
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Eliza Liell, 1816, ownership inscription to each title.

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