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Fine Books and Manuscripts
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1338 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60607 ![]()
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A group of two nineteenth century books pertaining to the identification and rearing of cage birds, both with color plates. The Natural History of Cage Birds. London: Groombridge and Sons, 1812. 12mo, gilt-stamped red cloth-backed boards, gilt lettering to spine. Containing six color plates and numerous engravings throughout. Together with Beeton's Book of Birds: Showing How to Rear and Manage Them in Sickness and in Health. London: S. O. Beeton, n.d. (1861) 12mo, 3/4 red leather over marbled boards. Containing five color plates and numerous engravings throughout. Condition reportAny condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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