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The Birds of California, William Leon Dawson

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The Birds of California, William Leon Dawson

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Author: Dawson, William Leon
Title: The Birds of California: A Complete, Scientific and Popular Account of the 580 Species and Subspecies of Birds Found in the State
Place Published: San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco
Publisher:South Moulton Co.
Date Published: 1923
Description:

4 volumes. Illustrated with 30 photogravure plates, 120 duotone plates, plus numerous illustrations in the text from photographs by Donald R. Dickey, Wright M. Pierce, Wm. L. Finley &; the author; plus 44 drawings in the text &; 110 color plates from paintings by Major Allan Brooks &; others. (Folio), original textured green, stamped in blind and gilt. One of 350 sets of the Large Paper Edition, De Luxe.

Signed by the author on limitation page. One of the more desirable editions of this standard work. Nissen 225; Ayer, Ornithological Library, p. 162. Expected shipping cost will be a minimum of $30 for domestic, and $100 for international.

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Light wear to covers; near fine.

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Name: The Birds of California, William Leon Dawson
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Price: 375 USD
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