Bibliography of Birds : with special reference to anatomy, behavior, biochemistry, embryology, pathology, physiology, genetics, ecology, aviculture, economic ornithology, poultry culture, evolution and related subjects. (Parts 1,2 &3) by Strong, Reuben Myron

Chicago: Zoological Series Field Museum of Natural History. Very Good. First Edition. Softcover. Signed by Author Complete in 3 Parts (volumes). SIGNED. Part 1: Author Catalogue A to J., 1939. Part 2: Author Catalog K to Z, 1939. Part 3 Subject Index, 1946. Pp. 464; 469; 522. Bound in the thin stiff card, toned edges and worn; Parts 1 & 2 have "A to J" & "K to Z" in ink on the spine; foxing on the edges; part 3's spine is not square with rounding of the front edge. Loose title page laid in, Part 2 & 3. Prospectus pamphlet, & book review laid in. Grundger review of Science, 1947 considered this work "THE bibliography of birds.... A monumental work for which no praise is too great." Association copy with the inscription of R. M. Strong to Dr. Van Tyne on the cover of Part 1, AND Dr. Josselyn Van Tyne's ownership signature on Part 2 & 3. Both Strong (1872-1964) and Van Tyne (1902-1957) were members of the wilson Society. Strong was one of the founding members and Tyne was the Curator of Birds at the Museum of Zoology in Michigan and former editor of the Wilson Journal of Ornithology. The museum became the permanent home for the Wilson Society in 1930, and the Library was founded; holdings are primarily of member donations and includes Van Tyne's personal library. From the library of Dr. Jean Cohen, (Michigan & San Diego), no ownership markings. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; Signed by Author .