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Edwards, George / 1694 to 1773 / Fellow of the Royal Society and of the Society of Antiquaries, London / Volume I / 1 / One [volume 1, only] : A Natural Hisotry of Uncommon Birds and of Some Other Rare and Undescribed Animals : Quadrupedes, Reptiles, Fishes, Insects : Exhibited in

London : College of Physicians ; 1743; Modern Undated Reprint / FBRE Ltd. Circa 1999, Clean and Unmarked Text

Early Study of Bird Species, w Related Plants, Etc. 140 pages. Clean and Unmarked Text. Wonderful full color representation of the original historic volume. Soft flex glossy covers with cloth spine. Exact and precise color matching to the original. Privately published. Very good, like new condition. Extra photos available upon request. Full title page reads: A Natural History of Uncommon Birds and of Some Other Rare and Unsubscribed Animals : Quadrupeds, Reptiles, Fishes, Insects : Exhibited in Two hundred and ten copper plates, from designs copied immediately from nature, and curiously colored after life, with a full and accurate description of each figure, to which is added, a brief and general idea of drawing and painting in water colour, with instructions for etching on copper with aqua fortis, likewise from thoughts on the passage of birds, and additions to many of the subjects described in this work, in four paarts by George Edwards, library keeper to the Royal College of Physicians. London: printed for the author, at the College of Physicians, in Warwick Lane. ~~ This is volume 1 of seven in series on natural history. Pages are numbered in volume sequence. ~~ Excerpt from preface: The wisdom and power of God are manifest to all rational creatures, from a contemplation of his wonderful works in the creation of this world: He hath formed every beast of the field, bird of the air, and fish of the waters: he hath also formed every tree and plant; every creeping insect was made by Him. All that the earth, air, or waters produce were created by God's power. Now man being the only rational being in this world, it seemeth plain by natural light, that the dominion of all creatures was given to him by God; therefore since man's obligation to God is greater than that of any other creature, his acts of humiliation, adoration and gratitude ought to be in some degree profortionable to the favour and benefits he hath received. Amongst the many acts of gratitude we owe to God, it may be accounted one, to study and contemplate the perfections and beauties of his works of creation. Every new discovery must necessarily raise in us a fresh sense of the greatness, wisdom and power of God: He hath so ordered things that almost every part of the creation is for our benefit, either to the support of our being, the delight of our senses, or the agreeable exercise of the rational faculty. etc. ~~ Firmly readable. Paperback : soft cover edition in very good, like new clean condition, a typical used book with some slight wear to edges and spine. As to be expected with used books, there may be some minor bumping, creases, and/or scuffs. Overall a wonderful copy, excellent resource and reading enjoyment. ~ We appreciate your consideration of one of our books, art prints or novelty items. We strive to offer fast, courteous and professional service to all our patrons. Reading is one of life's great pleasures. Please inquire for further details, our items arrive shrink wrapped and well packed. ~ Thank you for viewing and stopping by.. Illustr.: Fully Illustrated. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Soft Cover / Cloth Spine. Jacket: No Dust Jacket

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Edwards, George / 1694 to 1773 / Fellow of the Royal Society and of the Society of Antiquaries, London ; Volume II / 2 / Two [volume 2, only] : A Natural History of Birds, Most of which Have Not Been Figured or Described and Others Very Little Known from Obscure or Too Brief descriptions Without Figures or from Figures Very Ill Designed, Containing the Figures of 61 Birds + 2 Quadrupedes (1874)

London: Printed for the Author, at the College of Physicians in Warwick Lane 1747; Modern Undated Reprint by FBRE Ltd.

Early Study of Bird Species, w Related Plants, Etc. 148 pages. Clean and Unmarked Text. Wonderful full color representation of the original historic volume. Soft flex glossy covers with cloth spine. Exact and precise color matching to the original. Privately published. Very good, like new condition. Extra photos available upon request. This is volume 2 of seven in series on natural history. Pages are numbered in volume sequence. One of the illustrations includes a map. Full title page reads: A Natural History of Birds, Most of which Have Not Been Figured or Described and Others Very Little Known from Obscure or Too Brief descriptions Without Figures or from Figures Very Ill Designed, Containing the Figures of 61 Birds and 2 Quadrupedes, 61 birds ad 2 quadrupedes, engraved on 53 copper plates, after curious original drawings from life and exactly coloured, with full and accurated descriptions ; to which is added an appendix by way of illustrations, part II. ~~ Excerpt from the opening letter to Sir Hans Sloane, Physician in Ordinary to his Majesty... by Edwards: Suffer me to cast this weak essay (towards Natural Knowledge) into your boundless Treasury of Nature, thant it may be supported by your charitible protection, and skreen'd under your illustrious name from the Malice of Detractors. If there be any thing in it worthy of your notice, it is principally owing to your generosity, in giving me all possible encouragement in the art of designing after nature, in which employment you have (without sparing your purse) continued me for many years, to my great improvement in that art: Yet, Sir, your indulgent kindness, in giving me a full liberty at all times, for these many years past, to consult and examine that inestimable treasure of nature and arts, collected by the worthy industry and labour of a great part of your life, engages my gratitude more than any mercenary considerations. etc. etc. ~~ Firmly readable. Paperback : soft cover edition in very good, like new clean condition, a typical used book with some slight wear to edges and spine. As to be expected with used books, there may be some minor bumping, creases, and/or scuffs. Overall a wonderful copy, excellent resource and reading enjoyment. ~ We appreciate your consideration of one of our books, art prints or novelty items. We strive to offer fast, courteous and professional service to all our patrons. Reading is one of life's great pleasures. Please inquire for further details, our items arrive shrink wrapped and well packed. ~ Thank you for viewing and stopping by.. Illustr.: Fully Illustrated. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Soft Cover / Cloth Spine. Jacket: No Dust Jacket

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