The natural history of British birds; or, A selection of the most rare, beautiful, and interesting birds, which inhabit this country: the descriptions from the Systema naturae of Linnaeus; with general observations, either original, or collected from the latest and most esteemed English ornithologists; and embellished with figures, drawn, engraved, and coloured from the original specimens. By E. Donovan
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1799 (published)
1799 (published)
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125 col. pl. 25 cm.
Each plate accompanied by from 1-6 pages of descriptive letterpress.
Each vol. has added t.p., dated 1794-1798.
Each plate accompanied by from 1-6 pages of descriptive letterpress.
Each vol. has added t.p., dated 1794-1798.
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| Title | The natural history of British birds; or, A selection of the most rare, beautiful, and interesting birds, which inhabit this country: the descriptions from the Systema naturae of Linnaeus; with general observations, either original, or collected from the latest and most esteemed English ornithologists; and embellished with figures, drawn, engraved, and coloured from the original specimens. By E. Donovan |
| Brief description | Book, 'The natural history of British birds; or, A selection of the most rare, beautiful, and interesting birds, which inhabit this country: the descriptions from the Systema naturae of Linnaeus; with general observations, either original, or collected from the latest and most esteemed English ornithologists; and embellished with figures, drawn, engraved, and coloured from the original specimens. By E. Donovan', Vol. 5, London, Printed for the Author, and for F. and C. Rivington [etc.] 1799 |
| Physical description | 125 col. pl. 25 cm. Each plate accompanied by from 1-6 pages of descriptive letterpress. Each vol. has added t.p., dated 1794-1798. |
| Other number | A.78 - NAL Pressmark |
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| Library number | 38041800997769 |
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| Record created | July 3, 2017 |
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