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Morris, F. O. (Francis Orpen), 1810–1893

A history of British birds.

1864-65

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A history of British birds, London, Groombridge and Sons, 1864-65, Yale Center for British Art.




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  • Title(s)

    A history of British birds. By the Rev. F. O. Morris ...

  • Published/Created

    London, Groombridge and Sons, 1864-65.

  • Physical Description

    6 v. col. plates. 25 cm.

  • Holdings

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    QL690.G7 M85 1864
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Copyright Status

    Copyright Not Evaluated

  • Classification

    Books

  • Notes

    Volumes 1, 5, and 6 dated 1865; volumes 2-4 dated 1864.
    Issued in 90 parts in 89.
    Wrappers with additional imprint: Manchester, J. Ainsworth.
    T.-p.'s: v. 1 in part 16; v. 2 in part 31; v. 3 in part 47; v. 4 in part 61; v. 5 in part 74; v. 6 in part 89/90.
    "B. Fawcett, engraver and printer, Driffield.
    A number of plates after R. P. Alington.--Cf. Morris, M. C. F. Benjamin Fawcett; colour printer and engraver. Oxford, 1925, p. 21.
    Advertisements on recto and verso of back cover of each part.
    Friedman, J. Color printing in England, 1486-1870, 92-93
    Selected exhibitions: "Color Printing in England, 1486-1870" (Yale Center for British Art, 20 April-25 June, 1978).
    BAC: Imperfect: part 42 wanting; a number of wrappers also wanting.
  • Subject Terms

    Ainsworth, J. -- Publisher. |
    Birds -- Great Britain. |
    Fawcett, B. -- Printer. |
    Groombridge and Sons -- Publisher.

  • Form/Genre

    Wood engravings -- Hand-colored -- 1864-1865.

  • Contributors

    Alington, R. P.

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Color Printing in England, 1486-1870 (Yale Center for British Art, April 20, 1978-June 25, 1978) [YCBA Objects in the Exhibition]

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