Lot no. 1019
Zoology - Ornithology
Chubb, Charles
The Birds of British Guiana, based on the collection of F. V. McDonnell. 2 vols. With 45 (20 coloured) plates, numerous text illustrations and 1 map. London, Quaritch, 1916-21. LIII, 528 pp. XCVI, 4°. HLdr. with gilt stamped title. OUmcover bound (slightly rubbed).
One of 250 numbered copies. - With bookplate of Elena of Greece, Queen Mother of Romania. - Chubb (1851-1924) was a British ornithologist and museum curator at the British Museum and in Durham. In addition to his study of the birds of British Guiana. - Margins browned, plates in strong colouring, overall very good condition.
Zoology. - Ornithology. - 2 vols. With 45 (20 col.) plates, numerous text figures and 1 map. Half leather with gilt stamped title. OUmcover bound (slightly rubbed). - One of 250 numbered copies. - With bookplate of Elena of Greece, Queen Mother of Romania. - Chubb (1851-1924) was a British ornithologist and museum curator at the British Museum and in Durham. In addition to his study of the birds of British Guiana. - Margins browned, plates in strong colouring, overall very good condition.
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