Sale: 260 / Rare Books, Nov. 19./20. 2001 Lot 188

Bree, C. R. - History of the Birds of Europe


188
Bree, C. R.
History of the Birds of Europe
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Bree, Ch. R., A history of the birds of Europe, not observed in the British Isles. 4 Bde. Mit 238 kolor. Holzstichtafeln. London, Groombridge1859-63. HLdr. d. Zt. Kl.-4to.

Nissen, Vogelb. 136. - Anker 59. - Zimmer S. 87. - Erste Ausgabe, in Lieferungen erschienen. - "The matter is arranged in the main according to the system of Temminck. The generic characters are given, the synonymy, specific characters, description of the various plumages, and information about the geographical distribution and habits being briefly stated under individual forms." (Anker) - Die schönen Tafeln in detailliertem, sorgfältigem Kolorit. - Nur vereinz. geringfüg. fleckig, 2 Tafeln mit Klebespuren. Einbde. mit Gebrauchsspuren.




188
Bree, C. R.
History of the Birds of Europe
Estimate:
€ 511 / $ 547
Sold:
€ 646 / $ 691

(incl. surcharge)