Author: SCLATER, P.L
Title: A Monograph of the Jacamars and Puff-Birds
Date: 1879-1882
Price: GBP £ 7,000
Book Code:

A Monograph of the Jacamars and Puff-Birds or Families Galbulidae and Bucconidae.

London, Printed for the Author by R.H. Porter and Dulau & Co., 1879-1882. 4to (313 x 245mm). pp. lii, (i), 171, with 55 handcoloured lithographed plates. Contemporary red half  morocco.

"The introduction to the monograph gives, among other information, a general account of the two groups of birds and a comprehensive  bibliography. The special part of the work contains detailed  synonymised, descriptions, information about geographical distribution and other facts relating to altogether 62 forms, 60 of which are figured on the beautiful plates, executed in handcoloured lithography" (Anker 451). The excellent plates are by J.G.Keulemans.

 Anker 451 Nissen IVB, 840