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Sclater, Philip Lutley
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Description
A Monograph of the Jacamars and Puff-birds, or Families Galbulidæ and Buccinidæ. London: for the author by R. H. Porter, [1879–82]
4to (12 1/2 x 9 3/4 in.; 313 x 245 mm). Title-page vignette and several text illustrations, 55 handcolored lithographed plates after J. G. Keulemans; title with some foxing, light foxing on a few other leaves. Half red morocco, gilt-lettered spine, buckram covers, top edges gilt; some wear at extremities.
4to (12 1/2 x 9 3/4 in.; 313 x 245 mm). Title-page vignette and several text illustrations, 55 handcolored lithographed plates after J. G. Keulemans; title with some foxing, light foxing on a few other leaves. Half red morocco, gilt-lettered spine, buckram covers, top edges gilt; some wear at extremities.
Literature
Ayer/Zimmer 561; Copenhagen/Anker 451; Nissen, IVB 890
Catalogue Note
First edition. Sclater was well known for his active participation in the affairs of the Zoological Society of London, of which he was secretary for forty-three years. He was one of the founders and longtime editors of the Ibis.