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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Frank Poynting

Eggs of British Birds

With an Account of Their Breeding Habits

Published: R. H. Porter, London, 1895-6

Edition: First edition

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1 volume. Zaehnsdorf Binding.

Three-quarter leather on oilboard with gilt lines.

Gilt top page edge, gilt title and raised bands.

Marbled endpapers with two bookplates.

xvi, [Four individually numbered parts] 

54 coloured plates with accompanying text.

Zaehnsdorf stamp. Some foxing present.

From the private library of Major W. Maitland Congreve.

A lovely presentation of a very scarce title.

Recorded shipping weight 4000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: very good
  • Overall Condition: very good
  • Size: 29.5 x 23.5 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
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