Hewitson, William Chapman. Coloured Illustrations of the Eggs of British Birds. with descriptions of their nests and nidification. 3rd. Ed. Pub. Van Voorst. 1856
Two volume set with 149 hand-coloured plates. 8vo. Hardbacks. TEG. Scattered foxing to end-papers, then very minor spotting to contents, which are o/w. in fine condition. Marbled end-papers. Several, neat ownership inscriptions to ffep and half-title of Vol. I, dating back to the mid 19th century. Very handsomely bound in half morocco leather, with raised bands and gilt lettering, all in nr. fine condition.
A very pleasing set of this, the preferred 3rd edition.
£650.00 [Ref: 54555]