William Lewin's extraordinary birds guide leads Leyburn auction

An incomplete set of that remarkable ornithological work, William Lewin’s 'Birds of Great Britain', was the most expensive lot in a recent Yorkshire sale.

Sold for £11,000 by Tennants (20% buyer’s premium) on March 15, this part set presented some 228 o…

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