Lot 211
Birds.- Willughby (Francis) Ornithologiae Libri Tres, edited by John Ray, first edition, John Martyn, 1676
Hammer Price: £1,500
Description
Birds.- Willughby (Francis) Ornithologiae Libri Tres, edited by John Ray, first edition, variant without initial imprimatur leaf and title with 'Aves' line 7 and four typographical ornaments above imprint, 77 engraved plates, 2 folding letterpress tables, small paper repair to title lower edge, some browning and foxing, including to a handful of plates, contemporary calf, joints cracking but firm, a bit worn, [Nissen IVB 991; Wing W2879], folio, John Martyn, 1676.
⁂ The first systematic classification of the birds of the world.
Description
Birds.- Willughby (Francis) Ornithologiae Libri Tres, edited by John Ray, first edition, variant without initial imprimatur leaf and title with 'Aves' line 7 and four typographical ornaments above imprint, 77 engraved plates, 2 folding letterpress tables, small paper repair to title lower edge, some browning and foxing, including to a handful of plates, contemporary calf, joints cracking but firm, a bit worn, [Nissen IVB 991; Wing W2879], folio, John Martyn, 1676.
⁂ The first systematic classification of the birds of the world.
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