1856 Scarce Ornithology Book ~ HUMMING BIRDS Color Illustrated. By Henry Gardiner Adams. As one reviewer in the

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1856 Scarce Ornithology Book ~ HUMMING BIRDS Color Illustrated. By Henry Gardiner Adams. As one reviewer in theThis beautiful book has been sold Search for other similar books from our bookseller friends! (description) Author: Henry Gardiner Adams. Title: HUMMING BIRDS. Described and Illustrated. Publisher: London, Groombridge and Sons, no date (circa 1856). First thus. Language: Text in English. Size: 7 "X 5 ". Pages: 144 pages. Binding: Attractive and very good dark green half morocco leather binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed as shown)