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The avifauna of Laysan and the neighbouring islands : with a complete history to date of the birds of the Hawaiian possessions

statement of responsibility: by the Hon. Walter Rothschild ; illustrated with coloured and black plates by Messrs. Keulemans and Frohawk ; and plates from photographs showing bird-life and scenery · Issued in 3 parts: August 1893, November 1893, December 1900 · "Printed by Taylor and Francis"--Verso of t.p · "The principal literature referring to the birds of the Hawaiian Islands": [v]-xii · "Résumé of Palmer's diary": [21] p. at end of pt. 1 · Some of the plates are hand-colored · Errata leaf inserted at end of pt. 1 · Includes bibliographical references and index · citation/reference: Anker, J. Bird books, no. 429 · action: extracted picklist 20081216 BHLEX · Anker, J. Bird books · SCNHRB copy (39088015715162, 39088015715204) stamped on verso of t.p.: Smithsonian Library May 8 1957 · SCNHRB copy has [21] p. of "Palmer's diary" laid-in following pt. 1 · SCNHRB copy with original cover of pt. 3 stamped: Smithsonian Institution National Museum Feb 11 1901 · SCNHRB copy bound in light brown library buckram, title in gilt on spine; original printed covers to the 3 parts, as issued, laid-in

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