This comprehensive two-volume set, authored by world-famous ornithologist Tom Roberts, is the first complete account of the avifauna of Pakistan. Covering 660 species, this superb reference book details migration patterns, voice descriptions, wintering habits and breeding status. The first volume contains much regional background information about zoogeographic influences upon bird distribution in the region, describes the main ecological zones, and has chapters on the contribution of early ornithologists and interaction ...
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This comprehensive two-volume set, authored by world-famous ornithologist Tom Roberts, is the first complete account of the avifauna of Pakistan. Covering 660 species, this superb reference book details migration patterns, voice descriptions, wintering habits and breeding status. The first volume contains much regional background information about zoogeographic influences upon bird distribution in the region, describes the main ecological zones, and has chapters on the contribution of early ornithologists and interaction between birds and man. Each volume contains a bibliography and index. The set is supported by 47 full-color plates and over 100 black and white illustrations, all drawn by the author. Volume Two will be published in 1991.
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Add this copy of The Birds of Pakistan: Volume 1 Regional studies and to cart. $48.00, like new condition, Sold by West with the Night rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tucson, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Oxford University Press, USA.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. lightest of swhelfwear to the jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 598 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Volume 1 of this comprehensive two-volume set, authored by world-famous ornithologist Tom Roberts, is the first complete account of the avifauna of Pakistan. Covering 660 species, this superb reference book details migration patterns, voice descriptions, wintering habits and breeding status. The first volume contains much regional background information about zoogeographic influences upon bird distribution in the region, describes the main ecological zones, and has chapters on the contribution of early ornithologists and interaction between birds and man. Each volume contains a bibliography and index. The set is supported by 47 full-color plates and over 100 black and white illustrations, all drawn by the author. Volume Two will be published in 1991.
Add this copy of The Birds of Pakistan to cart. $71.38, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Oxford University Press.
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Add this copy of The Birds of South Africa to cart. $184.00, very good condition, Sold by Chapter 1 Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA, published 1940.
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Very Good in Fair jacket. 463 pages (complete). Second impression of first edition. A benign, kindly copy. The facsimile dustjacket has a clear plastic protective cover. The dj has wear and rubbing. It is secure and sure. The colours are fresh, the appearance is agreeable. The blue cloth covered boards are mild-mannered and healthy. Within, the contents are most pleasing. There are signatures from a previous owner. The pages are clean, comfortable, clear, genial, welcoming, the colours bright, diligent and devoted. facsimile jacket fk.
Add this copy of The Birds of South Africa to cart. $194.00, good condition, Sold by Chapter 1 Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA, published 1940 by Trustees of the South African Bird Book Fund / H F & G Witherby Ltd,....
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1940, Trustees of the South African Bird Book Fund / H F & G Witherby Ltd,...
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Trustees of the South African Bird Book Fund / H F & G Witherby Ltd,...
Published:
1940
Language:
English
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14505346887
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Good. No Jacket. 463 pages (complete). A comfortable copy of this first edition. Rebound. The boards have some scuffing, wear, faint marks. They are benevolent and sure. The contents are gently aged. The page trims have some foxing and storage marks. The contents have age-related mottling, some foxing. They are also clean, clear, comfortable, assiduous, diligent, very certain and confident, pleasing. fk.
