Edward Donovan. The Natural History of British Shells 1800/1...

Hammer

€1,000

Edward Donovan. The Natural History of British Shells 1800/1804. 5 volumes. First editions Complete with 180 hand coloured plates. Judged the finest work ever published relating to British shells. Edward Donovan was born in Cork (Edward 0'Donovan) and dropped the O from his surname when he moved to London aged 21. He was also renowned for his works on British Birds. Contemporary calf. Rare