Campbell, Bruce. The Bird Paintings of Henry Jones.
1st. Ed. Folio Society / Zoological Society of London. 1976 pp.[108] with 24 colour lithographed plates and explanatory text. Oblong folio. Limited edition of 500 copies, this being No. 381. Fine hardback in fine slipcase.
The Zoological Society of London holds 43 volumes of highly detailed illustrations by British army officer, Major Henry Jones (1838-1921). They contain some 1,200 watercolours of birds. To mark the 150th anniversary of the Society’s foundation, 24 of these drawings were beautifully reproduced in this volume. Each plate is accompanied by text prepared by Bruce Campbell. Among the birds depicted are ptarmigans, pheasants, bustards, turacos, kingfishers, orioles, and jays.
£325.00 [ref: 66153]

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Carey, G.J. et al. The Avifauna of Hong Kong.
1st. Ed. Pub. Hong Kong Bird Watching Society. 2001 pp.563 with colour photos., b/w. illus., figs., and dist. maps. Large 8vo. Bookplate. Small knock and related superficial split to top of spine, o/w. a fine hardback.
Based on 41 years of records and surveys, including the first comprehensive breeding bird survey carried out in Hong Kong. Includes a detailed analysis of the changing status and distribution of each species in Hong Kong, and a review of 20 years of waterbird count data.
£35.00 [ref: 56760]

Carlson, K. and C. A Birdwatching Guide to the Algarve.
1st. Ed. Pub. Arlequin. 1995 pp.52 with colour photos. and b/w. maps. 8vo. Ticks to some of check-list at rear., o/w. a fine softback. Out-of-print.
Site guide to a popular holiday destination. It includes a full checklist and suggested day trip itineraries.
£15.00 [ref: 60197]

Carmichael Low, G. The Literature of the Charadriiformes from 1894 to 1928. With a classification of the order, and lists of the Genera, Species and Subspecies.
2nd. Rev. Enl. Ed. Pub. H.F. & G. Witherby. 1931 pp.xiii, [i], 637. 8vo. Hardback. Nr. fine hardback in nr. fine dw., very neatly, covertly, restored. With dedication (dated Dec. 25th 1936) from the author. Also, with note on headed notepaper from the author wishing the recipient, M.K. Hamilton, best wishes for Christmas and New Year (1936).
£45.00 [ref: 59184]

Carnihan, T. Where Eagles Hare.
1st. Ed. Pub. Thomas Carnihan. 2013 pp.256 with col. photos. throughout. Landscape 8vo. Fine hardback. Signed ‘Best wishes’ with the author’s signature.
"This definitive book portrays one man's incredible experiences, driven by the desire to own and train a captive-bred Golden Eagle. The journey starts in the UK and travels across Europe into Slovakia. It interweaves sadness and joy with a humour that is purely the author's own. The enchanting prose is supported with the most stunning, first time published, photographs, all taken by the author."
£42.00 [ref: 71833]

Carter, Ian. The Red Kite.
2nd. Rev. Ed. Pub. Arlequin Press. 2007 pp.245 with colour and b/w. illus., photographs and tables. New hardback in new dw. RRP £25.00.
This book presents the history of the Red Kite and its long association with man. It also explains why populations in many areas are now recovering and the serious threats they still faced in parts of their range.
£20.00 [ref: 47570]

Cartron, Jean-Luc, E. (Ed). Raptors of New Mexico.
1st. Ed. Pub. Uni. of New Mexico. 2010 pp.xvi, 710 with colour photos. and dist. maps throughout. Small 4to. Bookplate. Fine hardback in fine dw. In-print at £42.95.
The text includes the writings of thirty-seven contributing authors and offers a comprehensive treatment of all hawks, eagles, kites, vultures, falcons and owls breeding, wintering or migrating through the state. Beautifully illustrated with more than 600 photographs.
£30.00 [ref: 55553]

Cerely, Stanley. The Gyr Falcon Adventure.
1st. Ed. Pub. Collins. 1955 pp.225 with b/w. photos. and endpaper maps. 8vo. Personal library stamp of R.S.R. Fitter to title page. Nr. fine hardback with some sunning to spine.
An account of an improbable expedition to Iceland to observe and photograph the Gyr Falcon, illustrated with the author’s photographs.
£12.00 [ref: 64126]

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Chalmers, P.R. Birds Ashore and A-Foreshore.
1st. Ed. Pub. Collins. 1935 pp.180 with colour and b/w. illus. 4to. Hardback. Contents fine. Original blue cloth boards with gilt title in good condition.
An excellent picture book of birds with entertaining and informative accompanying text.
£10.00 [ref: 31763]

Chan, S. et al (Comps.). Important Bird Areas in Asia. Key sites for conservation.
1st. Ed. Pub. BirdLife International. 2004 pp.xvi, 297 with colour photos. and maps. 4to. Fine softback. RRP £19.00.
‘Important Bird Areas in Asia’ is the first comprehensive inventory of Asia's key sites for birds and biodiversity. Country-by-country, the book details the region's 2,293 Important Bird Areas (IBAs), of these 976, or 43% are lacking any formal protection.
£12.50 [ref: 64755]