A monograph of the odontophorinae, or partridges of America
London: Published by the author, [1844-1850]. Folio (545 x 306 mm). 23 pp. FIRST EDITION. Complete with half title, list of subscribers, and 32 magnificent hand-coloured plates by Gould and Henry Constantine Richter. Contemporary morocco with elaborately gilt decorated spine, insignificant repair on spine, all edges gilt, marbled paste-downs; some light spotting on first and last blank leaves, otherwise an excellent copy. Item #13940
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