DONOVAN (EDWARD) The Natural History of British Birds, or a Selection of the Most Rare, Beautiful, and Interesting Birds which Inhabit this Country, 10 vol. bound in 5, mixed edition, half-titles in volumes 7-10, 244 hand-coloured engraved plates (some in volumes 1 and 2 watermarked 'J. Whatman 1814'), modern tissue guards, some spotting to text, modern brown crushed morocco gilt, t.e.g., others untrimmed [Fine Bird Books, p. 91; IVB 257; Zimmer, p.175], large 8vo (240 x 155mm.), for the Author, by F. and C. Rivington, 1794-[1820-]1819 Footnotes: Provenance: K.I. Benyon, bookplate. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com