2 volumes. Vol.I Containing the History and Description of Land Birds. Vol. II Containing the History and Description of Water Birds. Full calf, spines with five raised bands, contrasting labels and decorative gilt dentelles, gilt titles and gilt lines outlining boards and edges; recent reback to vol. 1 retaining original spine and boards. Black and white wood engravings of each bird and vignettes, often humorous throughout. 8vo., vol.1 pp. xliv, 382.; vol. 2 pp. xxii, 432. Previous owner s signature on flyleaf. Scratches to top board of Vol.2 and endpapers of each volume are slightly different but similar colours, very handsome, clean set of the beautifully illustrated classic work.