Lot No: 9195

William Chapman Hewitson: 'British Oology; being Illustrations of the Eggs of British Birds', Newcastle Upon Tyne, [1831-1838], 2 volumes, 155 hand coloured plates, this copy subscribed for by John Adamson, who gave it (see fly-leaf of vol II) to Charles Adamson, who gave it to Lottie Adamson. Enclosed are two autograph letters signed (one dated 1843) from William Hewitson to Charles Adamson, one containing prospectus of second edition of this work. With some other related ephemera and cuttings loosely inserted, contemporary half calf gilt, all edges gilt, armorial bookplates of Charles Adamson to front pastedowns (2)

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