Lot 1164 , Yarrell, Williams. A History of British Birds. 4th edition, 4 vols

° Yarrell, Williams. A History of British Birds. 4th edition, 4 vols, revised and enlarged by Alfred Newton and Howard Saunders. very many wood-engraved illus. throughout., errata slips in vols 3 & 4; contemp. half calf and cloth, gilt decorated panelled spines with red labels, med. 8vo. Van Voorst, 1871-1885. *the best edition.
£120-160

Condition:
bindings sl. rubbed and marked, gen v.good, clean inside. xiv, 647; vii, 494; xvi, 684 & viii, 531; 1886 neat ownership; vol. 1 includes note/errata leaf, all with half titles; Zimmer (Ayer Lib.) p.699.