ALBIN | A natural history of birds, 1738-1740 (but later)

ALBIN, ELEAZAR

A NATURAL HISTORY OF BIRDS [A SUPPLEMENT]. LONDON: W. INNYS AND R. MANBY, 1738-1740 (BUT A SUBSEQUENT ISSUE, NO LATER THAN 1799)

3 volumes, 4to (288 x 219mm.), lists of subscribers, 306 hand coloured engraved plates, later half calf over marbled boards, some plates shaved, 2 plates with marginal tears

The plates are on Whatman laid paper – this was developed in the1750s. The ownership inscription in volume 3 is dated 1799.

LITERATURE:

Anker 4 and 5; Nissen IVB 15

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