British birds with their nests and eggs / by Arthur G. Butler ...[et al.] ; illustrated by F. W. Frohawk - Complete in 6 volumes

Butler, Arthur Gardiner (1844-1925)

1896, Second Edition. London : Brumby & Clarke [1896-1898]. Very good copies all in the original, elaborately gilt-blocked, fine cloth over bevelled boards. Professionally re-cased with the original spine laid back; very impressively finished. Remainsa particularly well-preserved set overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Scans etc. on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Physical description; 6 v. : ill. (part coloured) ; 33 cm. Contents; Vol. 1-2. Order passeres/by Arthur G. Butler -- v. 3. Picariæ/by A.G. Butler. Striges and Accipitres/by M.A. Mathew. Steganopodes/H.O. Forbes -- v. 4. Herodiones and Odontoglossæ/by H.O. Forbes. Anseres/by J. Cordeaux. Columbæ and Pterocletes/by W.B. Tegetmeier -- v. 5. Gallinæ, Fulicariæ, and Alectorides/by W.B. Tegetmeier. Limicolæ/by H.H. Slater -- v. 6. Gaviæ/by H.O. Forbes. Pygopodes/by O.V. Alpin. Tubinares/by H.A. MacPherson.Subjects; Birds - Nests & Eggs - Great Britain. Item #222823

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