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John Cotton; Robert Tyas: 'Beautiful Birds Described. Edited...

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John Cotton; Robert Tyas: 'Beautiful Birds Described. Edited from the Manuscript of John Cotton, F.Z.S.', London, Madgwick, Houlston & Co, [nd, c.1880], 3 volumes, 36 uncoloured lithograph plates complete, uniform original pictorial cloth, spines gilt lettered and decorated (3)

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Auction Date: 9th Jun 2026 at 10am

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Tue 9th Jun 2026 10am (Lots 9001 to 9486)

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