History of the Birds of Europe, Including all the Species Inhabiting the Western Palaearctic Region, 9 vol., FIRST EDITION, Taylor and Francis, for the Author, 1871-96 — DRESSER (HENRY E.)

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Estimate: £4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $5,393–$8,090
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Sale: Bonhams — Wassenaar Zoo: A Dutch Private Library, London, New Bond Street · 30 May 2018
Record ID: TB-2026-941228
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Dresser, History of the Birds of Europe, Including all the Species Inhabiting the Western Palaearctic Region, 9 vol., FIRST EDITION, Taylor and Francis, for the Author, 1871-96. Bonhams, 30 May 2018, lot 49. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-941228.

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Dresser, History of the Birds of Europe, Including all the Species Inhabiting the Western Palaearctic Region, 9 vol., FIRST EDITION, Taylor and Francis, for the Author, 1871-96. Bonhams, 30 May 2018, lot 49. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-941228.

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