Lot 1405: [LATHAM, JOHN. 1740-1837.]- A General Synopsis of Birds. London: Benj. White, 1781.

Name: [LATHAM, JOHN. 1740-1837.]- A General Synopsis of Birds. London: Benj. White, 1781.
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: d73d608f62

Est: $500 USD - $800 USD

BonhamsNew York, NY, USDecember 11, 2013

Item Overview

Description

A General Synopsis of Birds. London: Benj. White, 1781. Volume I (only) bound in 2. 4to (250 x 186 mm). vi, [2], 416; 417-788, [34] pp. With 2 hand-colored engraved titles & 35 hand-colored engraved plates. Period marbled calf. Occasional spotting, pale dampstain (heavier on about 6 plates), joints and corners worn. FIRST EDITION . Birds covered in the first volume include owls, parrots, toucans, woodpeckers, kingfishers, bee-eaters, hummingbirds, etc. Anker 277-278; Nissen VBI 532.

Artist or Maker

John (1740) Latham

Auction Details

Fine Books & Manuscripts

Bonhams

December 11, 2013, 12:00 AM EST

580 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10022, US

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