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The Natural History of Cage Birds
J M Bechstein
1845
W S Orr an Co : London
7" by 4.5"
vi, [1], 311pp
SUMMARY
A finely bound, early English translation of J M Bechsteins famed ornithological study on cage birds.
Early Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Near Fine
This book weighs0.75 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage:£ 19.99
EU Postage: £ 15.99
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DESCRIPTION
This treatise on singing birds was first issued in 1795 and was translated into many languages.
In a beautiful binding, with bird motifs to spine.
Bechstein was concerned with wildlife conservation and wrote many works for the calling of protecting animals that were often regarded as pests such as bats.
Illustrated, with a frontispiece and six plates.
CONDITION
In a quarter morocco binding, with cloth covered boards. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with just the odd spot.
Overall Condition: Near Fine
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine- Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed- Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good- Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good- Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under condition
Good Only- Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair- As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor- Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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