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Donovan.Natural History of British Fishes

Donovan (Edward) The Natural History of British Fishes,

5 vol. in 1, first edition, second issue of first title, lacking half-titles, 120 fine hand-coloured engraved plates by and after the author, some heightened with silver and gold, contemporary ink signature at head of titles, spotting to a few plates but generally clean, bookplate, nineteenth century half morocco, by J.Hay of Edinburgh, slightly rubbed, [Nissen 1141], 8vo, for the author and F. & C. Rivington, 1808-03-08.

***These magnificent plates were taken entirely from original drawings purposely made from the specimens in a recent state and for the most part whilst living..