A Visit to the Zoological Gardens

  • Long Lane, Smithfield, London: J.L. Marks, Marks Edition, 1855
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Long Lane, Smithfield, London: J.L. Marks, Marks Edition, 1855. Wraps detached but present. Light to moderate wear.. 8 unnumbered leaves. Orange/peach wraps. First and last leaves are paste-downs. Hand colored lithograph illustrations and frontispiece. Advertisements on back cover. Measures 7" by 4.5".

Frontispiece depicts birdhouse surrounded by exotic birds. Content includes eagle, vulture, parrot, turkey, adjutant, wood grouse or cock of the woods, hoopoe, belearic crane, bird of paradise, pelican, ostrich, cassowary, pintado or guinea fowl, and the kingfisher. Each with handcolored illustration and narrative identifying environs and habits. OCLC - 0( orange/peach cover) 2 (blue cover) 1 (French edition).

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