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SHARPE, Richard Bowdler. A Monograph of the Alcedinidae: or, Family of Kingfishers. London: by the author, 1868-71.
4° (305 x 225mm). Half title, list of subscribers, lithographed plate of beaks, hand-coloured table, 120 hand-coloured lithographed plates by J.G.Keulemans (ocasional slight spotting). Contemporary green half morocco, t.e.g. (corners lightly rubbed, spine slightly faded). Provenence: Bookplate of George Dawson Rowley.
Ornithologist George Rowley is listed amongst the original subscribers. Anker 464; Nissen IVB 864; Zimmer p.575.
4° (305 x 225mm). Half title, list of subscribers, lithographed plate of beaks, hand-coloured table, 120 hand-coloured lithographed plates by J.G.Keulemans (ocasional slight spotting). Contemporary green half morocco, t.e.g. (corners lightly rubbed, spine slightly faded). Provenence: Bookplate of George Dawson Rowley.
Ornithologist George Rowley is listed amongst the original subscribers. Anker 464; Nissen IVB 864; Zimmer p.575.