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Ornithology
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1944 The Handbook of British BirdsLondon: 1944-5Five volumes complete of Witherby's handbook of British birds, with colourful illustrations. -
c1890 Nests and Eggs of Familiar BirdsLondon: c1890A charming guide to oology, illustrated with many plates. Written by Henry Gardiner Adams, who wrote several works of natural history. -
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. -
1924 British Sporting BirdsLondon: 1924A bright first edition of this sweeping work of natural history concerning British sporting birds, featuring some lovely coloured plates. -
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. -
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. -
1920-4 2vol A Practical Handbook of British BirdsLondon: 1920-4A lovely first edition set containing Witherby's ornithological handbook, which was later expanded into the 'Handbook of British Birds', with lovely illustrated plates throughout the text. -
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. -
1832 The Minstrelsy of the Woods; or, Sketches and Songs Connected with theLondon: 1832A beautifully illustrated collection of poetry by Sarah Waring, with verses of various species of birds along with detailed ornithological chapters about each species. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.. -
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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1929 Game BirdsBoston, New York and London: 1929Beautifully illustrated with full colour plates, and signed by both author and artist, this is an excellent Limited Edition copy of Hugh Pollard's study of game birds. -
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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. -
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. -
1907 Wild Life on a Norfolk EstuaryLondon: 1907The first edition of this charming illustrated study of the birds and fish of a Norfolk estuary. -
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1960 A Hawk for the BushLondon: 1960A first edition of this important work on falconry. Illustrated with colour plates, and in the original dust wrapper. -
1868 The Life and Adventures of John James AudubonLondon: 1868A first edition biography of this important American ornithologist and naturalist. -
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. -
1986 The Birds of Africa - Volume IILondon: 1986The second volume of this enormously significant ornithological work on Africa, illustrated in colour by Martin Woodcock. -
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. -
1985 Roberts' Birds of Southern AfricaCape Town: 1985A splendid ornithological work regarding South Africa, depicting the birds with marvellous colour plates. -
1837 The Ornithologist's Guide to the Islands of Orkney and ShetlandLondon: 1837A superior and uncommon ornithological handbook to the northern islands of Scotland, complete with two folding maps. -
1848 Historia Naturalis OrcadendisEdinburgh: 1848A scarce zoological work describing the mammals and birds of the Orkney Islands, penned by Scottish explorer and naturalist W. B. Baikie. -
1900 Our Rarer British BirdsLondon: 1900A very bright copy of this ornithological study by a pioneer in the field of wildlife photography, Richard Kearton. -
1880 Nests and Eggs of Familiar BirdsLondon: 1880A charming guide to oology, illustrated with many plates. Written by Henry Gardiner Adams, who wrote several works of natural history.