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    By J Rennie
    London   Charles Knight
    6.5" by 4" xi, 392pp
    A charming ornithological work on a variety of birds. The first edition of this work.
    By J Rennie

    1831 The Architecture of Birds

    London   Charles Knight
    6.5" by 4" xi, 392pp
    A charming ornithological work on a variety of birds. The first edition of this work.
    £70.00
    : 0.5kgs / : 732L14
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    Description

    First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding

    The author's name has been written in pencil to the title page, 'Rennie'. James Rennie was a Scottish naturalist. He wrote on many topics including Insects and Botany. 

    Charmingly illustrated with many vignettes throughout.

    Bookplate to the front pastedown of one Leonard A Cowcill. Gift inscription to L.A.C from C.B Dated 1949 to the recto of front endpaper. 

    A generally smart copy of this study.

    Condition

    In a half calf binding, with paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart with patches of rubbing to the boards and extremities. Small loss to the tail of spine. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Prior owner's inscription to recto of front endpaper, title page and occasional pencil lines to margins. Otherwise, pages are clean.

    Very Good

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