Ornithology
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1883 Birds of HampshireHampshire : 1993Fascinating ornithological study of Hampshire by J. M. Clark and J. A. Eyre, lovely first edition.
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1963 Popular Handbook of Indian BirdsLondon: 1963Bright first edition of this ornithological study of Indian birds, complete with dust wrapper.
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1891 A History of British ButterfliesLondon: 1891Illustrated throughout with hand coloured plates, this is the sixth edition of F. O. Morris's hugely popular study of British Butterflies.
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1830-1831 The Gardens and Menagerie of the Zoological Society DelineatedChiswick; London: 1830-1831The first edition of zoologist Edward Turner Bennet's two volume illustrated study of birds and quadrupeds, in a bright Morrell binding.
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1906-1911 The Birds of the British IslandsLondon: 1906-1911The complete five volume first edition of Charles Stonham's guide to the native birds of Great Britain, illustrated throughout by Lilian M. Medland, and in smart half morocco bindings.
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1863-1867 A History of British BirdsLondon: 1863-1867A scarce edition of this striking and colourful work of British ornithology, illustrated with three-hundred and fifty-eight hand-coloured plates.
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1994 The New Atlas of Breeding Birds in Britain and IrelandNot Stated : 1994Second printing of this sweeping ornithological atlas of Britain and Ireland, a bright copy complete with unclipped dust wrapper.
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1832 A History of British BirdsNewcastle: 1832An exceptionally bright copy of Bewick's classic work of ornithology. Illustrated throughout by the author, and with both volumes bound in one.
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1944 The Handbook of British BirdsLondon: 1944-5Five volumes complete of Witherby's handbook of British birds, with colourful illustrations.
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1908 The Birds of the British Islands Vol IIILondon: 1906A wonderful leather-bound guide to the native birds of Great Britain, part of a series written by Charles Stonham, with a range of illustrated plates by Lilian M. Medland.
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1924 British Sporting BirdsLondon: 1924A bright first edition of this sweeping work of natural history concerning British sporting birds, featuring some lovely coloured plates.
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1975 The Book of BirdsLondon: 1975The first edition of this vibrant study of the history of bird illustration, including examples from early manuscripts and a number of never before published watercolour and gouache drawings.
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1929 The Charm of BirdsLondon: 1929The first edition, sixth impression of this charming work on birdwatching and nature, handsomely bound in full calf prize binding by Bumpus.
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1941-3 5vol The Handbook of British BirdsLondon: 1941-3The complete five volume set of this informative handbook on British birds, edited by H. F. Witherby with various colour plates, presented in the original unclipped dust wrappers.
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1883 A History of British BirdsLondon: 1883-5The text of Henry Seebohm study of British ornithology, in a Bickers & Son full morocco signed binding, three volumes.
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1904 Pheasants: Their Natural History and Practical ManagementLondon: 1904The enlarged fourth edition of W. B. Tegetmeier's detailed study of the management and natural history of the pheasant, illustrated throughout with colour plates.
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1831-1838 2Vol British OologyNewcastle-upon-Tyne: 1831-1838The first edition of naturalist William Chapman Hewitson's study of the eggs of British birds, illustrated by the author himself with hand-coloured plates.
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1886 The Book of Duck DecoysLondon: 1886The first edition of Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey's detailed study of the construction, management and history of duck decoys in England, Scotland and Holland. Illustrated throughout with colour lithographs.
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1867 The Poultry BookLondon: 1867The first edition of this vibrantly illustrated study of the breeding and management of the domestic fowl of England, from prominent Victorian naturalist W. B. Tegetmeier. Illustrated throughout with chromolithograph plates..
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1923-26 Selections from The Wayside and Woodland SeriesLondon: 1923-26An early edition selection of five volumes from The Wayside and Woodland Series, including 'The Birds of the British Isles', along with a volume on British butterflies and prehistoric life, with numerous colour illustrations.
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1930 British BirdsLondon: 1930A reference book on different species of British birds, with two-hundred beautifully illustrated colour plates.
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1955 The Encyclopedia of British Birds, including Every Rare VisitorLondon: 1955A wonderful encyclopedia on British birds, with over six-hundred black-and-white illustrations and forty-two colour plates.
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1937 Gun for CompanyLondon: 1937A beautifully illustrated signed Limited Edition guide to the recreational shooting of birds, featuring a wealth of vivid colour plates. -
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1952 Shorelands Summer DiaryLondon: 1952A signed Limited Edition study of the birds and the topography of Anglesey from C. F. Tunnicliffe, illustrated throughout by the author, and with full colour plates. -
1882 The Fowler in IrelandLondon: 1882An informative and illustrated first edition instructional guide to the art of wildfowl hunting in Ireland.
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1951 The Pheasants of the WorldLondon & New York: 1951A smart first edition of Jean Delacour's study into pheasants from across the globe, illustrated with plates in colour and monochrome by J. C. Harrison.
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1957 Exploration du Parc National de la GarambaBruxelles: 1957The very scarce signed first edition of this French biologist's scientific study of the bats of the Congo's Garamba National Park. -
1894 The Birds of Pembrokeshire and its IslandsLondon: 1894The first edition of this ornithological study of the Pembrokeshire region of Wales, illustrated with photographic plates and folding colour maps.
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1871 Birds of the West of Scotland Including The Outer HebridesGlasgow: 1871A first edition copy of this work on birds of the West of Scotland, written by Robert Gray.
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1975 The Birds of Edward Lear: A Selection of the Twelve Finest BirdsLondon: 1975A beautifully compiled work of bird illustrations by noted artist Edward Lear, in full colour.
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1910-13 British Natural HistoryLondon: 1910-13A beautiful set of colourfully illustrated volumes on the natural history of Britain, looking at the birds and botany of the country.
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1868 The Life and Adventures of John James AudubonLondon: 1868A first edition biography of this important American ornithologist and naturalist.
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1982-1992 4Vol The Birds of Africa Volumes I-IVLondon: 1982The first four volumes of this authoritative reference work on the ornithological status of the African continent.
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1986 The Birds of Africa - Volume IILondon: 1986The second volume of this enormously significant ornithological work on Africa, illustrated in colour by Martin Woodcock.
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1970 An Atlas of Speciation in African Passerine BirdsLondon: 1970The first edition of this large atlas of African songbirds, the work of experts in the field.
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1985 Roberts' Birds of Southern AfricaCape Town: 1985A splendid ornithological work regarding South Africa, depicting the birds with marvellous colour plates.