American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States. The illustrative notes and life of Wilson by Sir William Jardine. 3 vols.

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

London: Cassell Petter & Galpin n.d. (ab. 1876). 8vo. Contemp. full buckram (covers flecked & marked). T.e.g. With engrv. portr. and 103 full-page hand-col. plates mostly by Wilson but 27 in Vol. 3 by Titian R. Peale and A. Rider. Previous owners signature on front free end-paper of Vol. 1. Minor offsetting and pencil notations throughout. Foxing on end-papers otherwise a complete copy with sharp colouring. Rare.