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A Natural History of Uncommon Birds, and of Some Other Rare and Undescribed Animals. EDWARDS, George (1694-1773) Library Keeper to the Royal College of Physicians. London: printed for the author, 1743-1747. Volumes I only (of 4). 52 hand-coloured etched plates only (of 210) The plates numbered in a contemporary hand, English and French general titles with engraved vignettes by Johann Sebastian Miller and letterpress part-titles, text in English. This volume measures 11 and three quarters by 9 and one half wide and 1 and seven eighths inches thick. All the color plates are there. The original leather binding is in good condition with some wear from use
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