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WATERTON, Charles.
Wanderings in South America, the North-West of the United States, and the Antilles, in the years 1812, 1816, 1820, and 1824. With original instructions for the perfect preservation of birds, &c. for cabinets of natural history.
Mawman, London 1825. First edition. 4to., vii, 326pp., bound without half-title, engraved frontispiece (foxed), contemporary red polished half calf gilt, morocco lettering piece, marbled boards, a very attractive copy.
The value of Waterton's work lies in the fact that he was the first to observe and describe 'd'apr'es nature' the birds and animals of the tropics, largely known only from museum specimens (BdM). BdM II, pp936-937; Sabin 102094.
Price: £ 500
US Dollar Price: $ 1000
Stock Number: 75121