Ripley, S.D. Rails of the World. A Monograph of the Family Ralidae (Portfolio Edition). Pub. Smithsonian. 1984
pp.31 with 41 colour plates. Small folio. Contents fine. Card portfolio case with a few neat repairs, o/w. nr. fine.
This edition of this super work by Ripley comprises a text volume with introductory chapters and abbreviated species accounts; together with 41 high quality reproductions of Rail plate illustrations, loosely inserted at the rear of the work. An absolute joy to look at, the plates could easily be framed to appreciate them more frequently.
£30.00 [Ref: 49366]