Ripley. Rails of the World. 1977. One of 20.
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[Ornithology] Ripley, S. Dillon; Lansdowne, J.F. (illusrator). Rails of the World, A Monograph of the Family Rallidae. D.R. Godine, Boston, 1977. Folio. With 41 color plates after paintings by J. Fenwick Lansdowne. No. II (2) of 20 presentation copies signed by Ripley and Landsdowne. With original Artist's Proof lithograph, No. 2 of 21, signed by Landsdowne, dated '76. Full red morocco, gilt. Housed in original oatmeal cloth slipcase. Additional pen inscription to Thomas Lovejoy III on title page.Condition: Near fine. Some rubbing to spine leather.Provenance: From the Library of the Godfather of Biodiversity, Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy.
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Ripley. Rails of the World. 1977. One of 20.
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