Fine Bird Books 1700-1900 (first edition, limited to 2000 copies)

Pp. viii, 120; 38 full page plates (16 in color by 8-color offset lithography and 22 in collotype monochrome reproduction).  Publisher's half orange cloth over marbled boards by Mansell of London, folio (19.5 x 13.75 inches).  Limited edition of 2000 copies (of 2,295 total).  The first 295 copies were issued in signed limited edition in a leather binding.  The edition offered here is limited to 2000 copies is not signed or numbered.  This important reference source documents the most important and lavishly produced bird books published between 1700 and 1900.  No ownership marks.  It has superb color plates.  No ownership marks. Publisher Collins and Van Nostrand Publisher Place London and New York Date Published 1953 Date Published Estimated No Edition First edition Number of Volumes 1 Reprint No Condition Near fine Condition Description Top front outer corner with a small bump, a bright and clean copy in near fine condition. ISBN Limited Edition