Lot 247: LATHAM, John (1740-1837). A General Synopsis of Birds . London: Benjamin White, 1781-1785, 1787. 3 volumes in 6, together with Supplement I , 4° (247 x 193mm). 7 engraved titles with hand-coloured vignettes, 119 hand-coloured etched plates by

LATHAM, John (1740-1837). A General Synopsis of Birds. London: Benjamin White, 1781-1785, 1787. 3 volumes in 6, together with Supplement I, 4° (247 x 193mm). 7 engraved titles with hand-coloured vignettes, 119 hand-coloured etched plates by and after Latham. (Occasional light spotting, title to vol. III pt 1 soiled, tiny marginal holes to I.3F4 and Supplement I4.) Contemporary diced russia, rebacked, greek-key gilt borders to covers and turn-ins, marbled endpapers (extremities lightly rubbed). Provenance: George Grey (ink signature and stamp to flyleaves). Anker 277; Fine Bird Books (1990), p.114; Nissen IVB 352; Wood, p.427; Zimmer, p.371. (7)