Five volumes. Each 16 to 18 pages. Four chromolithograph plates in each volume, most with multiple images. (8vo) 24x16 cm (9½x6¼") various color stiff textured paper covers, pictorially stamped in gilt and black.
Includes the volumes for Swimming Birds, Wading Birds, Scratching Birds, Birds of Prey, and the Cat Family. Ads on the rear wrappers also call for a Cow Family volume, not present here. Scarce volumes from the master lithographer, sometimes known as the "father of the American Christmas card."
