Monograph of the Meropidae, or Family of Bee-eaters, by the Author, printed by Taylor and Francis, 1884-1886 — 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-2026-941229
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Dresser, Monograph of the Meropidae, or Family of Bee-eaters, by the Author, printed by Taylor and Francis, 1884-1886. Bonhams, 30 May 2018, lot 50. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-941229.

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Dresser, Monograph of the Meropidae, or Family of Bee-eaters, by the Author, printed by Taylor and Francis, 1884-1886. Bonhams, 30 May 2018, lot 50. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-941229.

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