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Indian Ducks and their allies.
London, Calcutta, Simla & Bombay: published by The Bombay Natural History Society, 1908. 8vo (266 x 180 mm). Half-title. Uncolored additional title after H. Grönvald, 30 chromolithographed plates, printed by J. Green after Grönvold, J.G. Keulemans, G.E. Lodge. Contemporary green half morocco over green cloth-covered boards, t.e.g. Condition : overall light toning to plates and text; spine faded, light soiling, extremities rubbed, front inner hinge cracked. First Edition limited to 1200 copies. Nissen IVB 65; Wood p.218. [ With :] E.C. Stuart BAKER. The Game-Birds of India, Burma and Ceylon. London: published by The Bombay Natural History Society, 1921-1930. 3 volumes, 8vo (265 x 175 mm). Half-titles. 3 uncolored additional titles after H. Grönvold, 97 plates (including 30 chromolithographed plates, 30 other colored plates), most after Grönvold, but including examples after J.G. Keulemans and G.E. Lodge, 2 maps printed in two-colors. Vols. I & II: contemporary green half morocco over green cloth-covered boards, t.e.g.; vol.III: original green half cloth. Condition : overall light toning to plates and text in vol.I, occasional spotting; vols.I & II: spines faded, light soiling, extremities rubbed and bumped; vol.III: extremities bumped. This three volume set includes an expanded second edition of the first work. Nissen IVB 68; Zimmer p.36. Provenance : Lynn Abbott Trust.