GEORGE EDWARDS (1694-1773) A SET OF EIGHT ENGRAVINGS OF BIRDS FROM A Natural History of Uncommon Birds, and of some other Rare and Undescribed Animals, Quadrapeds, Reptiles, Fishes, Insects, &c. AND Gleanings of Natural History Containing Figures of Quadrupeds, Birds, Insects, Plants &c.

London: T. Rickaby for George Edwards, London 1743-51; G. Sidney for George Edwards, London 1758-1764; later hand-colored engravings, now matted and framed.

Overall good condition, some with very minor foxing, not examined out of frames, the frames with some very minor wear. Frames modern.
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