W Swainson

Birds of Western Africa

The Naturalists' Library, edited by Sir William Jardine

Published: W. H. Lizars, Edinburgh, 1843

Edition: First edition.

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2 volumes. 64 hand-coloured plates.

The Naturalists' Library by W Swainson,

edited by Sir William Jardine (Vols. XXII & XXIII) 1843.

Half-leather over marbled boards.

Morocco label with gilt title.

Raised bands + gilt panel vignettes.

Bookplate of O & H Brunner in each volume.

Volume I.

286 pages + tissue-guarded frontispiece.

Colour vignette on title page.

32 full-colour plates.

Volume II.

263 pages + tissue-guarded frontispiece.

Colour vignette on title page.

32 full-colour plates.

Recorded shipping weight 2000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 17.5 x 11 cm.
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0657087803
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Credit Cards - PayPal - Cheque.
  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


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