76 1714 Ornithology Brisson M J
76/1714 [Ornithology]. Brisson, (M.J.). Ornithologie ou méthode contenant la Division des Oiseaux en Ordres, Sections, Genres, Especes & leurs Variétés. Vol. IV. Paris, C.J-B. Bauche, 1760, (4),576,LIV,(1)p., engr. title, 46 fold. plates by F.N. MARTINET, contemp. gilt calf, 4to.

- Vol. 4 (of 6) only; waterst. almost throughout; partly (sl.) mouldy. Spine restored.

= Nissen, IVB 145; Anker 69; Ronsil 391; Zimmer p.94f. "Written by one of the greatest connoiseurs of birds of the time (...). The plates, which are folded, were drawn and engraved by Martinet. Both artistically and as accurate detail studies they are better than those of most of his predecessors." (Anker).

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