Author: Vaurie, Charles.
Title: THE BIRDS OF THE PALEARCTIC FAUNA. A Systematic Reference. Order Passeriformes. Non-Passeriformes.
Description: H F & G Witherby, 1959-65. 1st Ed. 2 vols. Royal 8vo. xii + 762pp. + xx + 763pp. + [i]. From the Library of Dr James Bynon, some light marginal browning in vol. 1, e.ps. to vol. 2 sl. spotted, vol. 2 shaken, original gilt lettered cloth with gilt device to upper boards, some minor rubbing, vol. 2 in sl. chipped and price clipped d/w. faded to spine. ¶ Charles Vaurie (1906–1975) French-born American ornithologist. He described for the first time the cryptic flycatcher, Vilcabamba thistletail, and Vaurie's nightjar.

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