[ORNITOLOGY] Jones, Thomas Rymer. The natural history of birds. 1872

[ORNITOLOGY] Jones, Thomas Rymer - The natural history of birds: a popular introduction to ornithology. London [1872], Frederick Warne and Co. 20 cm, pp. XX, 452, frontispiece, 217 illustrations in the text (woodcuts); publisher's binding: fawn with embossing and gilding, gilt k. trim.

A lavishly illustrated work by English physician, naturalist and university lecturer Thomas Rymer Jones (1810-1880), a member of the Royal Society (Royal Society of London). Extensive text with systematics and descriptions of bird species is enriched by numerous fine engravings. Slight rubbing of spine edges and corners, otherwise very good condition, impressive binding, thick, clean paper.