Pp. 464; 493 color photos of birds, 362 distribution maps; pp. 576, 557 color photos of birds, 366 distribution maps, endpaper maps of Papua New Guinea and the Bismarck archipelago in both volumes. Publisher's original green textured cloth, black color pictorial dust jackets, lettered in white on the spines and front covers, sm folio. These volumes present the first definitive account of the avifauna of the eastern half of New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) and the Bismarck Islands. Field descriptions, details of distribution, habitats frequented, altitudinal ranges and relative abundance of all 740 bird species recorded from the islands are presented. The gap in publication between the first and second volumes (5 years) has made the complete set more difficult to obtain. No ownership marks and no signs of use.
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Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.
TWO VOLUME COMPLETE SET - JOINT ISBN 0959025723. Both hardcover: H 30.75cm x L 22cm. Each volume with its dust jacket; djs rubbed with bumping and scuffs at edges; Vol. II with tears at front flap heel and at rear flap head. Green boards with bright gilt stamped lettering to spines. Pages are bright and clean. Bindings retain some crispness. ***** VOLUME I (ISBN 0959025707) - First edition (per "First published 1985" statement upon copyright page). 464 pages. ***** VOLUME II (ISBN 0959025715) - First edition (per "First published 1990" statement upon copyright page). 576 pages. ***** Please note that this large set has an approximate shipping weight of 12 pounds (5.44 kg) and will require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. ISBN 0959025723. Seller Inventory # CMS-01409
Seller: Shiny Owl Books, Gloucester, NSW, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Size: Large (27 to 34cm). Item Type: Book. Text body is clean and unmarked. Binding tight, spine fine. Jacket protected in non-adhesive plastic wrap. ISBN: 0959025723. ISBN/EAN: 9780959025729. **Heavy Book. A Postage surcharge may be requested. Contact us BEFORE ordering for a quote. Click Ask Bookseller a Question** *** WE ONLY POST TO AUSTRALIA NZ CANADA USA JAPAN SINGAPORE SWITZERLAND & UK VIA THIS SERVICE*** . Seller Inventory # 55454
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Seller: Calluna Books, Morpeth, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Books: very good, dust jackets - very good. 2 vols: non-passerines (1985) and passerines (1991). HEAVY (6.0 kg) - extra postage will be required. Seller Inventory # 008206
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Seller: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom
hardcover. Condition: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book. Seller Inventory # ERICA82909590257236
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Seller: Michael Knight, Bookseller, Forest Grove, OR, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Signed. First Edition. 2-volume set. 1st editions. Both volumes signed by Coates on title page. Hardcovers with very good dust-jackets. Clean and solid. No tears, stains, or odors. NOT a book club edition. NOT ex-library. Hand-wrapped and packaged in cardboard. Seller Inventory # mon0000012900
Seller: Calluna Books, Morpeth, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Books: very good, dust jackets - very good. 2 vols: non-passerines (1985) and passerines (1991). HEAVY (6.0 kg) - extra postage will be required. Seller Inventory # 007253
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