20. Donovan (Edward) The Natural History of British Birds, 5 vol., first edition in book form, 124 hand-coloured engraved plates, each vol. with contemporary gift inscription and with bookplate of Edward Seymour Forster, 4 vol. with further bookplate of Edmond Waller Rundell, handsomely bound in contemporary uniform straight-grain morocco with elaborate gilt borders to covers, spines gilt with pointilliste compartments and black calf spine labels containting title and ornithological motif, slight sunning to spines, minor rubbing, g.e., [Nissen IVB; Wood 322; Sitwell p.91], 8vo, for the author, 1799.
est. £1800 – £2200
An excellent set , both in regard to the colouring and the quality of the binding.