Salim Ali - Field Guide to the Birds of the Eastern Himalayas

Delhi, Oxford University Press, 1978. Cloth. A very smart copy of this ornithological work focusing on the Eastern Himalayas, written by the "Birdman of India" Salim Ali, with beautifully drawn colour plates throughout. The second impression of this ornithological work by Salim Ali. In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. Illustrated with thirty-seven colour plates of beautifully drawn bird species. Collated complete. With a map of the Eastern Himalayas to the pastedowns. This study explores the specific birds one would fine residing in the Eastern Himalayas region. Written by the "Birdman of India" Salim Ali (1896-1987), who was the first Indian to conduct systematic bird surveys across India.Ali wrote several bird books that popularised ornithology in India, and became the a key figure behind the Bombay Natural History Society. Included is an obituary newspaper clipping of the author tipped in by the previous owner. In the original cloth binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart with minor bumping, heaviest to the tail of the spine. Marks to the boards. Dust wrapper is edge worn and chipped to the spine head and tail. With large closed tears to the front panel. Spine is slightly sunned with handling marks to the wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed/Good Only.

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