- 19
Donovan, Edward.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- The Natural History of British Insects. London: for the author, 1792–1813, 16 volumes, 576 hand-coloured engraved plates, [Nissen ZBI 1142]; Ibid. The Natural History of British Birds. London: for the author, 1794–1819, 10 volumes, 244 hand-coloured engraved plates, [Nissen IVB 257]; Ibid. The Natural History of British Shells. London: for the author, 1800–1804, 5 volumes, 180 hand-coloured engraved plates, [Nissen ZBI 1147]; Ibid. The Natural History of British Fishes. London: for the author, 1803–1808, 5 volumes, 120 hand-coloured plates, [Nissen ZBI 1141]; Ibid. The Natural History of British Quadrupeds. London: for the author, 1820, 3 volumes, 72 hand-coloured engraved plates, [Nissen ZBI 1146]
Together 39 volumes, 8vo (234 x 139mm.), uniform diced calf gilt, some occasional wear to bindings
Provenance
John V. Stewart, engraved armorial bookplate and crest stamped in gilt on upper covers; Wardington, bookplate