History Of British Birds Volume Iv
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1850-1857. A History of British Birds. 6 volumes., 8vo, London: Groombridge & Sons. Francis Orpen Morris (1810 - 1893) was an Irish clergyman, notable as "parson-naturalist" (ornithologist and entomologist) and as the author of many children's books and books on natural history and heritage buildings. He was a pioneer of the movement to protect birds from the plume trade and was a co-founder of the Plumage League. Morris formed a close working association with Benjamin Fawcett (1808-1893), a local printer. This relationship would last nearly 50 years and have a profound effect on British ornithology. Benjamin Fawcett was arguably the most accomplished of nineteenth century woodblock colour printers. Morris wrote the text for books which were financed and printed by Fawcett, and were illustrated by Alexander Francis Lydon (1836-1917). A History of British Birds was published from June 1850 in monthly parts over a period of some seven years. Each folio consisted of text and 4 hand-coloured plates. Initially only a thousand copies were printed, but surprising demand quickly forced Fawcett to move to larger premises at East Lodge in Driffield. These books show some wear to spine and corners are bumped. Some pages display some light foxing. However they are in remarkable condition considering their age and the quality of Lydon's engravings and Fawcett's colour printing are superb. These are very beautiful and special books. ***Should you wish to purchase all five books please email the shop as we may be able to offer you a discount***
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