[HUNTING] - LILFORD, Thomas Littleton Powys. Colored figures of the birds of the British Islands. London: Porter, 1885-97. 7 vols, 8vo, photographic portrait of the author as frontispiece in the first volume, 421 chromolithographic plates (some mainly marginal foxing). Contemporary half leather with gilt title on spine signed Porter. Provenance: Harry Berkeley James (contemporary ex libris). First edition, among the most important ornithological repertoires dedicated to the British Isles accompanied by the plates designed by A. Thorburn, J.G. Keulemans, G.E. Logde and W. Forster. Plates counted but text not collated and defects to be examined. Sold not subject to return.

Estimate € 700 - 1,000

Sold € 800