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Sitwell's Fine Bird Books 1700-1900 - Volume with 16 Color Plates & 22 Black & White Plates

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Description

This first edition reference work is Sacheverell Sitwell’s
Fine Bird Books 1700-1900. The work was published in London and New York in 1953 by Collins & Van Nostrand. It was a limited edition of 2000 copies.

The volume is bound in original half cloth with marbled boards. There are 16 color plates including the frontispiece and 22 black and white illustrations.

Paper Size: ~ 13 5/8" by 19 1/2"

Paper Type or Special Features: Volume with 16 Color Plates & 22 Black & White Plates


Condition report:

The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The covers are rubbed at head and foot. The spine is bumped. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age, but this work is generally very clean. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

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