Wood engraved plates were also used in an [1872] edition of this title published by Groombridge and Sons. See McLean D0007.

Publisher's advertisements on p. [2] at end.

"Young Naturalist's Library."--Cover.

Includes "My humming birds by C. W. Webber.": p. [55]-70.

Includes "Index of species figured and described in this volume.": p. [1] at end.

Wood engraved plates printed in black and grey. All are unsigned and hand-coloured. Small wood-engraved illustrations within the text are also unsigned.

Plates are printed by Benjamin Fawcett. Cf. McLean, Ruari and Antonia. Benjamin Fawcett, 1988.

McLean, Ruari and Antonia. Benjamin Fawcett: engraver and colour printer, p. 101.

MASS copy: In original white paper wrappers printed in blue and orange in the same design as McLean D 0011 (cop. 1) and McLean D 0012. Upper wrapper printed with a small wood-engraved illustration similar to those within the text surrounded by the titling and a decorative border. Lower wrapper printed in blue with publisher's advertisements.