Ornithology; Handbook of the Birds of Europe the Middle East and North Africa, Oxford University Press, 9 Volumes complete, 1980 - 1994

A smart set of this highly respected ornithological series.

Handbook of the Birds of Europe the Middle East and North Africa; The Birds of the Western Palearctic. 9 Volumes complete. Edited by Stanley Cramp. Various contributors.

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Set comprises:

Vol. 1: Ostrich to Ducks. 1980 reprint with corrections, of 1977 first edition; 

Vol. 2: Hawks to Bustards. 1980 first edition; 

Vol. 3: Waders to Gulls. 1983 first edition; 

Vol. 4: Terns to Woodpeckers. 1985 first edition; 

Vol. 5: Tyrant Flycatchers to Thrushes. 1988 first edition; 

Vol. 6: Warblers. 1992 first edition; 

Vol. 7: Flycatchers to Shrikes. 1993 first edition; 

Vol. 8: Crows to Finches. 1994 first edition; 

Vol. 9. Buntings and New World Warblers. 1994 first edition.  

Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford.

A near fine set of blue cloth hardbacks with gilt titles, with a few minor flaws. Some spotting to endpapers and title of Vols. 1 & 2. Vol. 2 dustjacket flaps taped to endpapers with discolored tape edge and offset line opposite. Vol VIII dustjacket with 2cm closed tear to front and a little creased at top. Vol IX dustjacket with 1cm tear at head of spine. A few minor scuffs and scratches to jackets.

Soundly bound. Text is clean and bright throughout. No owner's inscriptions. Dustjackets with clear protective plastic. An attractive set of this authoritative reference work.

Text in English.

Dimensions: Each volume approx 262mm high x 210mm wide x 38-67mm deep.

Weight: Approximately 20kg (unpacked).