Rails of the World. A Monograph of the Family Ralidae. Portfolio Edition. Introductory Chapters and Abbreviated Species Accounts from.
by Ripley, S.D
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About This Item
Ornithology Illustrated . Pub. Smithsonian. 1984. pp.31 with 41 fine colour plates. Small folio. Card portfolio case (with a few neat repairs, o/w. thor. vg.) containing 41 loosely inserted individual colour plates by J. Fenwick Lansdowne, all in fine condition. This portfolio edition of this super work by Ripley comprises a text volume with introductory chapters and abbreviated species accounts; together with 41 high quality reproductions of Rail plate illustrations, loosely inserted at the rear of the work. An absolute joy to look at, the plates could easily be framed to appreciate them more frequently.
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- C.Arden Bookseller (GB)
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- Title
- Rails of the World. A Monograph of the Family Ralidae. Portfolio Edition. Introductory Chapters and Abbreviated Species Accounts from.
- Author
- Ripley, S.D
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- Pub. Smithsonian. 1984
- Publisher
- Ornithology Illustrated
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Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire
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Around 10,000 books for sale through our bookroom on Forest Road, Hay-on-Wye. We're happy to view and buy books in our specialisms.Located in Hay-on-Wye, the ‘Town of Books’, our focus is on natural history, including the Collins' New Naturalist series, zoology, entomology, ornithology, gardening, botany, bees & beekeeping.We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABA), the senior trade body for dealers in antiquarian and rare books.Opening hours: - Mon. to Fri. 9.30am to 5.00pm - Sat 9.30am to noon
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