A few examples of appraisal values for
BRITISH BIRDS

• AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF 188 VICTORIAN
  AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF 188 VICTORIAN F.O MORRIS BOOK PLATE PRINTS. FROM THE 'HISTORY OF BRITISH BIRDS'. C1870.
• TWO FRAMED CHROMOLITHOGRAPHS FROM HENRY
  TWO FRAMED CHROMOLITHOGRAPHS FROM HENRY SEEBOHM'S COLOURED FIGURES OF THE EGGS OF BRITISH BIRDS Each a chromolithograph in colors, circa 1895, published by Pawson and Brailsford, Sheffield, in attractive matting and framing.
• EDWARD THOMAS BOOTH, BRITISH BIRDS VOLUMES
  EDWARD THOMAS BOOTH, BRITISH BIRDS VOLUMES 1-3. A R.H. Porter published British Birds, volumes one through three 1881-1887 by Edward Thomas Booth, with full page color bird plates. Each volume 17”H x 14.25”W x 2”D.
• Arthur G. Butler ((1844-1925), Henry
  Arthur G. Butler ((1844-1925), Henry O. Forbes (1851-1932), John Cordeaux (1831-1899) William Bernhardt Tegetmeier (1816-1912) et al. BRITISH BIRDS WITH THEIR NESTS AND EGGS BRITISH BIRDS WITH THEIR NESTS AND EGGS
• PORTMEIRION CHINA PLATE, BIRDS OF BRITAIN
  PORTMEIRION CHINA PLATE, BIRDS OF BRITAIN LITTLE EGRETWhite ceramic dinner plate with green band on the rim, and in the center a Little Egret (Egretta garzetta). Based on Natural History of British Birds by Edward Donovan, the plate is inglaze decorated with birds from Donovan's text. Dishwasher proof. Portmeirion backstamp. #Portmeirion #BirdsofBritain #LittleEgret Artist: Susan Williams-Ellis Issued: 1983 - 1997 Dimensions: 10.5" dia. Manufacturer: Portmeirion China Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
• PORTMEIRION CHINA PLATE, BIRDS OF BRITAIN
  PORTMEIRION CHINA PLATE, BIRDS OF BRITAIN LITTLE EGRETWhite ceramic dinner plate with green band on the rim, and in the center a Little Egret (Egretta garzetta). Based on Natural History of British Birds by Edward Donovan, the plate is inglaze decorated with birds from Donovan's text. Dishwasher proof. Portmeirion backstamp. Plate number 1. #Portmeirion #BirdsofBritain #LittleEgret Artist: Susan Williams-Ellis Issued: 1983 - 1997 Dimensions: 105" dia. Manufacturer: Portmeirion China Country of Origin: England Condition: Minor cosmetic scratch.
• PORTMEIRION CHINA PLATE, BIRDS OF BRITAIN
  PORTMEIRION CHINA PLATE, BIRDS OF BRITAIN HARLEQUIN DUC...White ceramic dinner plate with green band on the rim, and in the center a Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus). Based on Natural History of British Birds by Edward Donovan, the plate is inglaze decorated with birds from Donovan's text. Dishwasher proof. Portmeirion backstamp. Plate number 6. #Portmeirion #BirdsofBritain #HarlequinDuck Artist: Susan Williams-Ellis Issued: 1983 - 1997 Dimensions: 10.5" dia. Manufacturer: Portmeirion China Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
• PORTMEIRION CHINA PLATE, BIRDS OF BRITAIN
  PORTMEIRION CHINA PLATE, BIRDS OF BRITAIN HARLEQUIN DUC...White ceramic dinner plate with green band on the rim, and in the center a Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus). Based on Natural History of British Birds by Edward Donovan, the plate is inglaze decorated with birds from Donovan's text. Dishwasher proof. Portmeirion backstamp. #Portmeirion #BirdsofBritain #HarlequinDuck Artist: Susan Williams-Ellis Issued: 1983 - 1997 Dimensions: 10.5" dia. Manufacturer: Portmeirion China Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
• PORTMEIRION CHINA DINNER PLATE, BIRDS
  PORTMEIRION CHINA DINNER PLATE, BIRDS OF BRITAIN MAGPIE...White ceramic with green band on the rim, and in the center a Magpie (Pica pica). Based on Natural History of British Birds by Edward Donovan, the plate is inglaze decorated with birds from Donovan's text. Dishwasher proof. Portmeirion backstamp. Plate number 3. #Portmeirion #BirdsofBritain #Magpie Artist: Susan Williams-Ellis Issued: 1983 - 1997 Dimensions: 10.5" dia. Manufacturer: Portmeirion China Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
• PORTMEIRION CHINA DINNER PLATE, BIRDS
  PORTMEIRION CHINA DINNER PLATE, BIRDS OF BRITAIN BLACK ...White ceramic with green band on the rim, and in the center the bird Black Cock (Lyrurus tetrix). Based on Natural History of British Birds by Edward Donovan, the plate is inglaze decorated with birds from Donovan's text. Dishwasher proof. Portmeirion backstamp. Plate number 4. #Portmeirion #BirdsofBritain #BlackGrouse Artist: Susan Williams-Ellis Issued: 1983 - 1997 Dimensions: 10.5" dia. Manufacturer: Portmeirion China Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
• SIX VOLUMES MORRIS'S BRITISH BIRDSLondon:
  SIX VOLUMES MORRIS'S BRITISH BIRDSLondon: George Bell & Sons, 1860, second edition, six volumes (complete), blindstamped front and back boards with gilt decorations on front covers, elaborately gilt decorated spines Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina Condition: some wear at extremities, bumped corners, some fraying and wear to spine tips, all with some warping to pages along gutters, some pages starting, but overall with most holding; vol. I with front and back hinges cracked, front board starting but holding, frontispiece page starting; vol. III with back hinges cracked, tear at lower spine; vol. 5 with front and back hinges cracked; vol. 6 with tear at lower spine
• GROUP OF 10 FRAMED AND MATTED COLORED
  GROUP OF 10 FRAMED AND MATTED COLORED LITHOGRAPHSGroup of 10 Framed and Matted Colored Lithographs, to include a set of 4 botanical lithographs Endicott, New York, from Natural History of New York; a set of 5 hand colored bird lithographs by Francis Orpen Morris from the History of British Birds; along with a hand colored parrot; sight size of largest 10" x 7 1/4". Provenance: Private collection. Acquired from Credit Suisse Americana Collection. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• Yarrell, William. A History of British
  Yarrell, William. A History of British Birds, 3 vols., inc. Supplement,. 1843 - 45. Large 8vo., cont. full green morocco gilt, a.e.g. Numerous wood engravings (3)
• A fine collection of Royal Worcester
  A fine collection of Royal Worcester 'glazed' small bird models, dated 1939-1956, modelled by Eva Soper, all in the sought-after early glazed finish, comprising thirteen models from the Single British Birds series, including the large Jay (1939) and the Kingfisher (1940); together with four models from the Double British Birds series (all 1943-49)
• Birds & Fowl, A collection of books
  Birds & Fowl, A collection of books on birds, fowl and poultry including Strickland (Hugh Edwin), Ornithological Synonyms, Vol I: Accipitres, London: John Van Voorst, 1855, publisher's cloth, inscribed by Frances Strickland; Groom Napier (Charles O), The Food, Use and Beauty of British Birds, London: Groombridge & Sons, 1865, 16mo; Parker (Eric), A Handbook of British Inland Birds, London: Macmillan & Co, 1906, 12mo; Cook (W), Fowls for the Times: The History and Development of the Orpington Fow
• Donovan (E) The Natural History of British
  Donovan (E) The Natural History of British Birds, 1795-1799, 2nd edition, 4 volumes (of 5), 8vo, modern half calf
• Bewick (T), History of British Birds:
  Bewick (T), History of British Birds: The Figures engraved by T. Bewick, Newcastle, Printed by Sol. Hodgson for Beilby & Bewick, 1797 & 1804, 2 Volumes, 8vo, Green Cloth
• Morris (FO), A Natural History of the
  Morris (FO), A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds, London 1875, 3 Volumes, second edition, 4to, publisher's gilt tooled green cloth, a nice bright set
• FRANCIS MORRIS, (14) BIRD NEST PRINTS
  FRANCIS MORRIS, (14) BIRD NEST PRINTS 19th c., woodblock prints, published 1896 by John C. Nimmo, for "A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds", printed by Benjamin Fawcett, (includes 2 copies of plate CXXX), framed under glass, 6 in gold frames and 8 in silver, approx. 8.75"h x 6"w
• GROUP OF (11) FRAMED PRINTS FROM F.
  GROUP OF (11) FRAMED PRINTS FROM F. O. MORRIS' A HISTORY OF BRITISH BIRDS Hand-colored prints, appear to be later 20th century restrike prints, presented in uniform matting and framing.
• THOMAS LORD (BRITISH 1755-1832), THE
  THOMAS LORD (BRITISH 1755-1832), THE BLACK BIRD [BLACKBIRD] Engraving with extensive hand coloring, published London 1791, from Lord's Entire System of Ornithology or Ecumenical History of British Birds, matted and framed.
• PRIDEAUX JOHN SELBY (BRITISH, 1788-1867),
  PRIDEAUX JOHN SELBY (BRITISH, 1788-1867), "COMMON GULL, WINTER PLUMAGE" HAND COLORED COPPER PLATE ENGRAVING FROM 'ILLUSTRATIONS OF B..Prideaux John Selby (British, 1788-1867), "Common Gull, Winter Plumage" hand colored copper plate engraving from 'Illustrations of British Ornithology (British Birds in their full natural size), published 1819-34, signed in block LR near edge of beach, titled and plate number XCIII also in plate, nicely matted and framed behind glass, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age including small scattered areas of discoloration, etc., sold as is, block: 15 1/4" h. x 21 1/2" w.; frame: 28 3/4" h. x 33 1/2" w.
• PRIDEAUX JOHN SELBY (BRITISH, 1788-1867),
  PRIDEAUX JOHN SELBY (BRITISH, 1788-1867), "BRENT BERNICLE", HAND COLORED COPPER PLATE ENGRAVING FROM 'ILLUSTRATIONS OF BRITISH ORNIT..Prideaux John Selby (British, 1788-1867), "Brent Bernicle", hand colored copper plate engraving from 'Illustrations of British Ornithology (British Birds in their full natural size)', published 1819-34, signed in block LL near edge of leaf, titled and plate number XLV also in plate, nicely matted and framed behind glass, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age, sold as is, block: 15 1/4" h. x 21 1/2" w.; frame: 28 3/4" h. x 33 1/2" w.
• PRIDEAUX JOHN SELBY (BRITISH, 1788-1867),
  PRIDEAUX JOHN SELBY (BRITISH, 1788-1867), "BLACK HEADED GULL", HAND COLORED COPPER PLATE ENGRAVING FROM 'ILLUSTRATIONS OF BRITISH OR..Prideaux John Selby (British, 1788-1867), "Black Headed Gull", hand colored copper plate engraving from 'Illustrations of British Ornithology (British Birds in their full natural size)', published 1819-34, signed in block lower right near edge of sand, titled and plate number XCII also in plate, nicely matted and framed behind glass with some minor surface damages and repair to frame, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age, sold as is, block: 15 1/4" h. x 21 1/2" w.; frame: 28 3/4" h. x 33 1/2" w.
• AFTER WILLIAM HAYES (BRITISH, 1729-1799)After
  AFTER WILLIAM HAYES (BRITISH, 1729-1799)After William Hayes (British, 1729-1799) , "A Species of the Sparrow Hawk, Female", hand-colored engraving from A Natural History of British Birds, signed in plate, 16 3/4 in. x 12 1/4 in., framed Condition: Overall fair condition. Ext. Frame: 29 1/4 in. x 24 1/4 in. x 1 1/2 in.
• ALEXANDER FRANCIS LYDON (BRITISH, 1836-1917)Alexander
  ALEXANDER FRANCIS LYDON (BRITISH, 1836-1917)Alexander Francis Lydon (British, 1836-1917), "Eider Duck Egg & King Duck Egg", "Grey-Leg Goose Egg & Bean Goose Egg", "Red Breasted Merganser Egg & Goosander Egg" and "Little Bittern Egg & Bittern Egg", 1855/56, 4 color woodblock engravings, from Natural History of the Nests & Eggs of British Birds, published by Benjamin Fawcett, Driffield, each with handwritten label with title and date on backing paper, each 8 in. x 5 1/8 in., framed alike. (4 pcs.) Condition: Each in overall good condition. Ext. Frames: 18 in. x 15 3/8 in. x 1 3/8 in
• Two antique lithographs : 'Snipe Shooting'
  Two antique lithographs : 'Snipe Shooting' by Havell, Overall 13.5” x 17”, 'Quail, Male and Female' from Meyer’s British Birds 1840, Overall 19” x 14”. Condition: quail with foxing CT Transfer Fee $10
• (6 VOLS) 'HISTORY OF BRITISH BIRDS,'
  (6 VOLS) 'HISTORY OF BRITISH BIRDS,' MORRIS, 1851(6 vols) "The History of British Birds," by the Reverend Francis Orpen Morris (Anglo-Irish, 1810-1893), Groombridge and Sons, London, 1851, containing colored engravings, quarter leather binding, with gilt lettering and accents, marbleized exterior and interior covers, largest: approx 9.75"h, 6.75"w, 2"d, 16.75lbs total **Provenance: A prominent Houstonian's River Oaks Estate**
• Bewick (Thomas) British Birds, two volumes
  Bewick (Thomas) British Birds, two volumes Newcastle 1797-1804, 19th Century green calf gilt, gilt panelled backs, t.e.g. by Rivière, a receipt signed by Jane Bewick, 1869, is loosely inserted, with the first supplement, 1821 bound in at the end of volume one, some illustrations in an early state, first edition of both volumes, bookplate of HW Bruton
• Bewick (Thomas) British Birds, two volumes,
  Bewick (Thomas) British Birds, two volumes, Newcastle 1847, 8vo, 19th Century, tree calf gilt, gilt panelled backs, g.e. by Baker of Clifton, bookplate of HW Bruton
• Yarrell (W) History of British Birds,
  Yarrell (W) History of British Birds, three volumes, 1843 first edition with illustrations, large 8vo, full dark green morocco gilt, panelled covers and backs t.e.g., bookplate of Leveson, Douglas Stewart Glenogil
• Bewick (Thomas) British Birds, two volumes,
  Bewick (Thomas) British Birds, two volumes, 1826, 8vo, contemporary russia gilt, m.e. very worn, backs defective, bookplate of HW Bruton, Thomson (David Croal) Life and works of Thomas Bewick, 1882, one of 250 copies, 4to, original cloth, (a little worn) bookplate for William Bageley MA Rector of Matson, Thackeray (W M) The loving ballad of Lord Bateman, illustrated by George Cruikshank, 1877, Sm 8vo, original cloth, Whitman (A) The Print Collector's Hand Book, George Bell & Sons 1901, the end p
• A Royal Worcester porcelain plaque of
  A Royal Worcester porcelain plaque of a moorhen chick on a waterlily, signed E Townsend from a series of British Birds, 23.5cm x 36cm, two framed tiles and a plate
• Morris, Reverend F.O. British Birds,
  Morris, Reverend F.O. British Birds, 5th edition with colour plates, six vols.
• Morris, Rev. F.O. A Natural History
  Morris, Rev. F.O. A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds, Second Edition, 3 vols., 1875. 8vo., orig. cloth gilt (covers spotted) Coloured plates. With 7 others, natural history (12)/Provenance: Spetchley Park
• Morris (Rev FO) A History of British
  Morris (Rev FO) A History of British Birds, 6 vols., London 1868 in original green and gilt cloth bindings; Mudie (Robert) The Feathered Tribes of the British Islands, 2 vols., second edition, London 1835 and Brown (L) & Amadon (D) Eagles, Hawks and Falcons of the World, 2 vols., in slip case