LEGGE, William Vincent.
A History of the Birds of Ceylon.
A History of the Birds of Ceylon.
Stock Code 111268
London, published by the Author, 1878-1880.
First edition; 4to, 33 hand-coloured lithographed plates by J.G. Keulemans, printed by Hanhart, coloured map of Ceylon, diagrammatic plate of avian physiognomy, chromolithograph plate of eggs, early blue morocco gilt, edges speckled, pp 1009-1020 with a little insect damage to blank lower margin, pp. 481 -488 with short tear in gutter, p. 480 with short tear just touching text, a good copy.
Anker 284; Fine Bird Books 89; Nissen IVB, 539; Nissen SVB, 294; Whittell 421-23; Wood 430; Zimmer 382-83; Trinity College 145; Yale Library 167.
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