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GOULD, John. An Introduction to the Trochilidae, or Family of Humming-birds. London: Printed for the Author, 1861.
8o. Contemporary half calf (rubbed at extremities).
FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY GOULD on the half-title: "Dr. A. Heath Adams with the Author's kind regards." Gould published this octavo edition for private distribution to scientific colleagues while preparing and editing the folio edition.
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FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY GOULD on the half-title: "Dr. A. Heath Adams with the Author's kind regards." Gould published this octavo edition for private distribution to scientific colleagues while preparing and editing the folio edition.
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