The Illustrated Book Of Canaries And Cage-Birds British And Foreign By WA Blakston, W Swaysland & August F Wiener, FZS.
Cassell & Co. c late 1800's.
55 coloured plates, over 60 drawings on wood.
448 pages.
Weight 2 1/2 kg
Measures 11 x 8 3/4 inches.
This rare book is far from perfect with foxing throughout, discolour, some tears here and there, missing jacket and dog ears in places.
There are a couple of small inscriptions one in pencil, the other in pen.
The book may have been recovered, I am just not sure.
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To sum up, a lovely rare book with wonderful illustrations and plates but not in great condition. If you want perfect, unfortunately this one is not for you.
Thank you.