YARRELL, William.

A History of British Birds. Revised and Enlarged by Alfred Newton [and later] Howard Saunders.

London: John Van Voorst, 1871-74. Fourth edition. Four volumes. 8vo. Publisher's dark blue cloth, gilt lettered to spines, slightly later book label repeated to each of the front pastedowns. Hundreds of fine engraved illustrations in the text. Some bumping and rubbing to the extremities, a decent set overall. One of the standard 19th century ornithological works, here greatly enlarged from the previous edition. Item #45620

Price: £100.00