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Published by Wheldon and Wesley, Ltd., London, 1930,, 1930
Seller: John W. Doull, Bookseller, Dartmouth, NS, Canada
SWANN, H. Kirke (auth.) and Alexander WETMORE (ed.). A Monograph of the Birds of Prey (Order Accipitres). London: Wheldon and Wesley, Ltd., 1930; 1945. 2 vols. Pp. lxviii, xi, 487; xx, 538. Large 4to. (12 5/8" x 10 1/2"). Half red morocco with raised bands, spine titled, ruled and ornamented in gilt, t.e.g. Originally published in 15 parts between 1924 and 1945, and sold for £1 per part. Illustrated with 39 colour photolithographic plates (34 of them are after H. Gronvold) and 17 b & w photogravure plates (from photographs). Edition limited to 412 copies. Some patchy foxing affecting, where most noticeable, the backsides of some plates, and with lighter foxing affecting the viewing surface of a lesser number of plates. Elegantly bound, and having very flexible hinges, these volumes together occupy fully six inches of shelf space. A very good to fine set. 2,000.00.