Estimate € 300 - 500
Auction: 31 January 2023 at 15:00
[ORNITOLOGIA] - MORRIS, Francis Orpen Morris (1810-1893) - History of British Birds. Londra: Goerge Bell & Sons, 1870. 6 volumi. [INSIEME A:] - A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs. Londra: George Bell & Sons, 1875. 3 volumi. Fine copies of both works in editorial percalline printed in gold; internally in good condition and with the plates in vibrant colours. 2 works in 9 volumes, 8vo (254 x 175mm). First work with 365 coloured plates, some pages unopened, each volume with advertising leaves at end; second work with 232 coloured plates, the third volume with advertising leaves at end (some foxing mostly in the text, but occasionally also on some plates, heavier in the fourth volume of the first work, some sporadic tears without loss). Both works in editorial percalline printed in gilt, yellow endpapers (minor wear, second volume of the second work with the front hinge lightly damaged). (9)
Estimate € 300 - 500