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Bird songs and bird pictures

Book
1873 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Printed book with wood-engraved illustrations. 128 pages. Case binding of brown sand grain cloth over boards. Panel stamp blocked in black with title in black on upper cover and in gold on spine.

Object details

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Object type
TitleBird songs and bird pictures (published title)
Materials and techniques
Case bound printed book with wood-engraved illustrations.
Brief description
Book, Bird songs and bird pictures: with natural history notes. London: The Religious Tract Society, [1873]. NAL pressmark: 861.AA.3486.
Physical description
Printed book with wood-engraved illustrations. 128 pages. Case binding of brown sand grain cloth over boards. Panel stamp blocked in black with title in black on upper cover and in gold on spine.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17cm (Note: Taken from library catalogue which rounds up to nearest cm.)
Credit line
Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier
Object history
Acquired by the Reniers from 'F' in January 1963. Binder's ticket on lower pastedown reads: 'Davison, binder, 11, Jewin Crescent, London'. Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier.
Other number
861.AA.3486 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
Library number
38041803037175

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Record createdDecember 4, 2020
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