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MORRIS, Francis Orpen (1810-1893). History of British Birds. London: Bell and Daldy, 1870. Second edition of this richly illustrated ornithological work on the birds of the British Isles. 6 volumes, (254 x 175mm). 365 colored plates protected by tissue papers, advertisement sheets at end of volume (some spotting, mainly in the text, but occasionally affecting plates, a few closed tears without loss). Gilt cloth binding (some light wear and minor chipping). (6)

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MORRIS, Francis Orpen (1810-1893). History of British Birds. London: Bell and Daldy, 1870. Second edition of this richly illustrated ornithological work on the birds of the British Isles. 6 volumes, (254 x 175mm). 365 colored plates protected by tissue papers, advertisement sheets at end of volume (some spotting, mainly in the text, but occasionally affecting plates, a few closed tears without loss). Gilt cloth binding (some light wear and minor chipping). (6)

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