Donovan (Edward). The Natural History of British Fishes, 5 volumes, 1808
Donovan (Edward). The Natural History of British Fishes, including scientific and general descriptions of the most interesting species, 5 volumes, 1st edition, London: F. C. and J. Rivington, 1803-1808, 2nd issue of volume I, half-title for volume I only, 120 fine hand-coloured engraved plates, many heightened with gum arabic, light toning and spotting to some plates and leaves, presentation inscription, 1846 to front pastedowns, original boards, rebacked with later printed labels to spines, some light edge wear and small splits along joints, a few small stains, 8vo (Quantity: 5) Nissen ZBI 1141; Wood p. 323.
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Donovan (Edward). The Natural History of British Fishes, including scientific and general descriptions of the most interesting species, 5 volumes, 1st edition, London: F. C. and J. Rivington, 1803-1808, 2nd issue of volume I, half-title for volume I only, 120 fine hand-coloured engraved plates, many heightened with gum arabic, light toning and spotting to some plates and leaves, presentation inscription, 1846 to front pastedowns, original boards, rebacked with later printed labels to spines, some light edge wear and small splits along joints, a few small stains, 8vo (Quantity: 5) Nissen ZBI 1141; Wood p. 323.