
Forster, T. Observations of the Natural History of Swallows; With a Collateral Statement of Facts Relative to Their Migration, and the Their Brumal Torpidity: and a Table of Reference to Authors. 6th. Enl. Ed. Pub. T. & G. Underwood. 1817
pp.xv, 97 with 5 woodcut illustrated plates, plus 2 page publisher’s catalogue. Errata to verso of title. 8vo. Hardback. Signature of John N. Dalton, dated 1845 to ffep. Some minor foxing, o/w., contents fine. Contemporary marbled boards lightly rubbed, with more recent leather spine in fine condition. A very pleasing copy indeed.
Contains very charming wood engraved plates and a general catalogue of British Birds, with the provincial names listed for each one.
£250.00 [Ref: 58949]