Nests and Eggs of Birds Found Breeding in Australia and Tasmania - 4 Volumes (in 6). Second Edition. From the Library of ornithologist, Frank Norman Robinson
Sydney: F.W. White, 1901- 1914. after Neville Cayley (illus) . Photos by H.Barnes. 2nd edition, quarto, 4 volumes (bound into 6), Vol.I: (Parts 1 & 2), pp.1-120 (pages in facsimile only), Vol.I(b): (Parts 3 & 4): pp.vii, 121-366; Vol.II: pp.vii, (1)-380; Vol.III: pp.vii, (1)-362; Vol.IV: pp.viii, (1)-96, (201)-472, incl Index; Vol.IV: (Part 2), pp.(97)-200 (pages in facsimile only). Original plates A2 to A20, B10 to B25; missing plates A1, B1 to B9 (facsimile of Plates A1, B1 to B4), water damage to approx 50 pages of Vol 4, not affecting text, text illus, prev owner's inscr (ornithologist, Frank Norman Robinson) with his book-plate also signed by him to front paste-down of each volume, later binding in green buckram, speckled edges, minor foxing, good condn, suitable as a working copy. [Please inquire before ordering as this is a heavy set and will require extra postage].
The second edition. Parts 1 & 2 of the first volume and part 2 of the fourth volume in facsimile, otherwise original. Lacking 10 plates (A1, B1 to B9) but with facsimiles of A1, B1 to B4. Item #84691
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