A History Of British Birds

London: John Van Voorst, 1881-1884. Leather. Good. 9" by 6". None. A complete four volume set of this ornithological study of British birds. Four volumes. Fourth edition. Illustrated with 564 in-text wood-engravings. An ornithological study of British birds and a handbook or field guide systematically describing… Read more about this item

John Van Voorst. []-, 183743. 1st. Ed.. Three volume set with wood engraved vignettes throughout. Four-page Van Voorst catalogue to Vol. I (dated April 1838) and 20-page, illustrated Van Voorst catalogue with original wrappers (dated May 1843) to Vol. III. Royal 8vo. Hardbacks. Contents exceptionally clean and in fine condition. Original cloth binding and labels showing a little shelf… Read more about this item

Van Voorst -, 18711885. 4th. Rev. Ed.. Four volume set with 564 fine wood-engravings. Half and full-titles present, errata and 16-page Van Voorst Catalogue (dated May 1884). 8vo. Hardbacks. Occasionally cords a little stretched, o/w. contents very clean and nr. fine. Numerous period notes and insertions. Original cloth binding showing some wear and repair, in. vg. condition overall. A… Read more about this item

London: John Van Voorst, 1843-1845 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 10.5" by 7". Alexander Fussell; John Thompson. The three volume first edition of William Yarrell's study of the history of British birds, with the first of two supplement volumes also present. The three volume first edition of in book form of this work, which had initially been… Read more about this item

London: John Van Voorst, 1843 . First edition. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. A complete set of first editions presenting the history of British birds, by William Yarrell, with illustrations throughout. First edition, in a half calf binding with marbled boards. Complete in three volumes. Originally published in bi-monthly installments between 1837 and 1843.The work… Read more about this item

Van Voorst -, 18711885. 4th. Rev. Ed.. Four volume set with 564 fine wood-engravings. 8vo. Hardbacks. With Errata. Contents fine. Original blue cloth bindings with gilt lettering to spine, gently sunned to spines, showing some rubbing and wear to spine ends and front external hinge of Vol. I, o/w. in vg. plus condition. With neat inscription of E.W.H. Blagg,… Read more about this item

London, Van Voorst, 1845 & 1836. . Second edition of birds, first edition of fishes, together two works in five volumes (3 + 2) 8vo, wood-engraved illustrations throughout, matching (birds green, fishes blue-green) morocco gilt extra, covers with gilt borders, spines in six compartments, gilt lettered direct in second and third, others richly gilt within panels, raised bands, all… Read more about this item

1845 British BIRDS Ornithology Aviary Illustrated 3v 500+ Woodcut Engravings William Yarrell's 'A History of British Birds' was first published in three volumes in 1843, having been serialized, three sheets every two months, over the previous six years. It is not a history of ornithology but a natural history, a handbook or field guide systematically describing every species of bird known… Read more about this item

John Van Voorst, London, 1836-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. [Fine binding] 5 volume set. Uniformly bound in 19th century forest green, crushed morocco. Binding signed, "J. Wright." Containing two titles: "A History of British Birds," in three volumes. "Illustrated by 520 Wood-Engravings." [AND] "A History of British Fishes," "Illustrated by Nearly 400 Woodcuts."… Read more about this item

London: Paternoster Row: John Van VOORST, 1843. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Original edition of the principal handbook on British Birds published during the 19th C. It is accurate, well written and the illustrations are excellent. Yarrell recorded his subjects in a way that became a model for later authors. … Read more about this item

London: John Van Voorst, 1856. Third Edition . Quarter Leather. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. Three volume set in later quarter leather red binding. Inked name at top of half title pages. Very slight other general wear. Overall a tight and clean set. Due to the weight of this three volume set, additional charges will… Read more about this item

London: John Van Voorst, [1837-]1843., 1843. 3 Volumes. 8vo. pp. 1 p.l., [v]-xxxii, 525 ie. 531], [1]; 1 p.l., 669 [ie. 671], [1]; 1 p.l., 528. lacking half-titles. c580 wood-engraved text illus. wood-engraved title vignettes. 19th century half calf (bit rubbed, head of spine of Vol. II little chipped). First Edition. Casey Wood p. 639. Freeman 4177. Mullens & Swann… Read more about this item

LONDON, JOHN VAN VOORST, 1871-85. FOURTH EDITION. THE COMPLETE 4 VOLUMES BOUND IN 3 BOOKS. THE FIRST BOOK CONTAINS VOL. 1 AND PART OF VOLUME 2. THE SECOND BOOK CONTAINS THE REST OF VOL. 2 AND VOL. 3. THE THIRD BOOK CONTAINS VOL. 4 AND THE CONTENTS PAGES. REVISED BY ALFRED NEWTON AND HOWARD SAUNDERS. ILLUSTRATED… Read more about this item

John Van Voorst, 1843. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. THIS COMPLETE THREE VOLUME SET IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND BY PUBLISHER IN 3/4 CRUSHED GREEN MOROCCO WITH BRIGHT GILT RULE TO BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. BOARDS WITH SOME SOILING. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD,… Read more about this item

John Van Voorst, 1843. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First Edition. Published by John Van Voorst, 1843. Octavos. Boundin contemporary 19th-century crushed green morocco, maroon spine labels, fine decorative gilt and gilt stained page ends. Fine binding. 3 Volumes. Very good. Boards have some shelf/edge wear and small nicks. Bindings still sound and all pages intact. Contemporary bookplates… Read more about this item

London : J. Van Voorst, 1871. 4th edition. Hardcover. Poor set, not uniform: first copy different, with hinges starting, spine almost detached and wear to spines. Spine bands and panel edges rubbed as with age in all copies. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 4 volumes, illustrations. Subjects; Birds Great Britain. 19th century. Ornithology.

London: John Van Voorst Revised and enlarged fourth edition published between 1871-74. Vols 1 and II revised by Alfred Newton, Vols III and IV by Howard Saunders. Complete four-volume set with 564 wood engravings. Navy-blue covers with gilt, blind-stamped rules to upper and lower boards, rough-cut edges, black endpapers. Vol 1: 646pp; Vol II; 494pp; Vol III: 684pp; Vol IV:… Read more about this item

Four volumes. The fourth edition. 8vo. Re-bound with quarter red cloth, gilt titles, original black boards. A very bright & clean set. Revised & enlarged by Alfred Newton (Vols. 1 & 2) & Howard Saunders (Vols. 3 & 4). With 564 wood engravings.

London: Van Voorst, 1843. First Thus. . Hardcover. Good+. Vol.1 : xxxii, 525pp. Vol. 2 : 669pp. Vol. 3 : 528pp + 53pp supplement. Bound in red Morocco, gilt panels, dentelles, lines and emblems. A.e.g. raised bands. Marbled endpapers. Bindings rubbed at corners and experier hinges, heads and tail bands. Vol. 2 tailband cracked 1/2" w.a.f. Roy.8vo Size:… Read more about this item

JOHN VAN VOORST. LONDON. 1843. FIRST EDITION, THREE VOLUMES. FINE MODERN THREE QUARTERS MOROCCO BINDING. GILT. 520 TEXT WOODCUTS. A MOST HANDSOME SET. PREVIOUS OWNER'S BOOKPLATE. EXTRA POSTAGE WILL BE REQUIRED.