{"product_id":"familiar-wild-birds-w-swaysland-illustraties-van-archibald-thorburn-complete-set-ca-1880","title":"Familiar Wild Birds - W. Swaysland - Illustrations by Archibald Thorburn - Complete set [c. 1880]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003eAntique two-volume set of the nature book \u003cstrong data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003e“Familiar Wild Birds”\u003c\/strong\u003e by British ornithologist \u003cstrong data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003eW. Swaysland\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003eCassell and Company\u003c\/strong\u003e in the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3352\"\u003eThe set contains \u003cstrong data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003efour series divided into two volumes\u003c\/strong\u003e and is richly illustrated with lifelike bird plates, including illustrations by the renowned bird artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003eArchibald Thorburn\u003c\/strong\u003e. The detailed color illustrations depict various European bird species, making this edition both informative and visually appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3627\"\u003eThe books are presented in a classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003eVictorian half-leather binding\u003c\/strong\u003e with gilt spine titles and decorative ornaments. Their size and warm patina make them a particularly decorative ensemble for a bookshelf or an interior with a classic or natural aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3918\"\u003eIn addition to their decorative value, these books are a fine example of the popularity of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3765\"\u003enature study and ornithology in the 19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, a period when illustrated nature books were an important means of making knowledge about flora and fauna accessible to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3920\" data-end=\"4035\"\u003eA charming antique set suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3973\" data-end=\"4034\"\u003ebook collectors, bird enthusiasts, and interior decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dhqvak\" data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4054\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4056\" data-end=\"4581\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sp18wv\" data-start=\"4056\" data-end=\"4086\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4058\" data-end=\"4086\"\u003eTitle: Familiar Wild Birds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u4q44h\" data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4111\"\u003eAuthor: W. Swaysland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12ilep6\" data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4114\" data-end=\"4154\"\u003ePublisher: Cassell and Company, Limited\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"100n87g\" data-start=\"4227\" data-end=\"4253\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4229\" data-end=\"4253\"\u003ePeriod: ca. 1880–1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1smnsr6\" data-start=\"4254\" data-end=\"4303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4303\"\u003eContents: four series divided into two volumes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7abptw\" data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4376\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4376\"\u003eIllustrations: color plates of birds, including by Archibald Thorburn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jeuh1x\" data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4428\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4379\" data-end=\"4428\"\u003eBinding: half-leather binding with gilt spine titles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fi74f3\" data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4431\" data-end=\"4452\"\u003eHeight: approx. 19.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16tm6sp\" data-start=\"4453\" data-end=\"4483\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4455\" data-end=\"4483\"\u003eThickness per book: approx. 3.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ksit8h\" data-start=\"4484\" data-end=\"4581\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4581\"\u003eCondition: good antique condition with wear to the leather spine and signs of use consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53202222022995,"sku":"AL0707001","price":172.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_5950_9253dc47-a758-4cb2-bb8c-93ad84876c44.jpg?v=1773012296","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en\/products\/familiar-wild-birds-w-swaysland-illustraties-van-archibald-thorburn-complete-set-ca-1880","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}