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BARTLETT, Edward. A monograph of the Weaver-birds, Ploceidae, and arboreal and terrestrial Finches, Fringillidae. Maidstone: by the author, 1888. 5 parts (all published) in 1 volume. 4to. (265 x 190mm). 31 lithographic plates including 12 hand-colored, by and after Frederick William Frohawk. Modern green half morocco, gitl spine title. Condition: blank endleaves spotted, bound without general title, faint scattered spotting to a few text leaves. Provenance: Lynn Abbott Trust. first edition. An early owner has tipped in a manuscript note identifying this title, its original cost and list of the plates present. Wood p. 224; Fine Bird Books p. 58; Zimmer p.41. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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