[Ornithology] F.O. Morris. A History of British Birds
London, Groombridge and Sons, 1851-57. 1st ed. 6 vols. Complete w. 358 beautifully col. engr. of birds w. protective sheets, some quires uncut along top edge. Unif. orig. green pictorial cl. w. gilt centerpiece of birds on front covers and spines, gilt title on spine, large 8vo.
Vol. 5 ex libris upper pastedown. Bindings sl. worn as usual, occas. foxing, 1st plate vol. 1 loose, a few other sm. defects. Rare complete set of the 1st ed. (total 6)