The Birds of South Africa ... New Edition. Thoroughly revised and augmented by R. Bowdler Sharpe. London: Bernard Quaritch, 1875-84. — LAYARD, EDGAR LEOPOLD. 1824-1900.

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Estimate: $700–$1,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books & Manuscripts, Los Angeles · 10 February 2014
Record ID: TB-2026-2043684
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Layard, Edgar Leopold. 1824-1900., The Birds of South Africa ... New Edition. Thoroughly revised and augmented by R. Bowdler Sharpe. London: Bernard Quaritch, 1875-84. Bonhams, 10 Feb 2014, lot 26. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2043684.

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Layard, Edgar Leopold. 1824-1900., The Birds of South Africa ... New Edition. Thoroughly revised and augmented by R. Bowdler Sharpe. London: Bernard Quaritch, 1875-84. Bonhams, 10 Feb 2014, lot 26. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2043684.

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