1830's Pair of Antique Ornithology Books

Description

This is a pair of antique ornithology books. An English language, 2 volume Hummingbird reference guide, dating to the William … more This is a pair of antique ornithology books. An English language, 2 volume Hummingbird reference guide, dating to the William IV period, published 1833.

Utterly fascinating with colour illustrations from the early 19th century
Presented in good order - pages intact and of minimal colouration
Bound with embossed and tooled covers, volume two with refreshed spine covering
Printed in Edinburgh across 147 and 166 pages respectively
Introductory chapters on historic ornithologists Carl Linnaeus and Thomas Pennant
Illustrated with coloured engraving plates of hummingbird breeds

This is a wonderful pair of antique ornithology books on the hummingbird, with colourful illustrations. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 11.5cm (4.5'')
Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')
Max Height: 16.5cm (6.5'') less