Charles Vaurie — Tibet and Its Birds

London, H. F. & G. Witherby Limited, 1972 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this important ornithological study of Tibet, delightfully illustrated, and found in the original dust wrapper. First edition. In the publisher's original red cloth binding, accompanied by the unclipped dust wrapper. Illustrated with a frontispiece, three colour plates, twelve pages of black-and-white plates, and a double-spread map. Collated, complete. A significant ornithological study of Tibet, featuring an extensive description of the region and its historical connection to ornithological exploration, followed by a comprehensive list of the various species collected or reported in collections worldwide. The list contains 505 species, which is approximately double the number of birds previously recorded. Written by prominent French-American ornithologist Charles Vaurie, who worked closely with the American Museum of Natural History, becoming Curator in 1967. In the publisher's original red cloth binding, accompanied by the unclipped dust wrapper. Ex-libris copy with the bookplate and library barcode of Shropshire County Reference Library to the front paste down, followed by the library stamp to the rear of the title page. Externally, lovely condition with only minor shelf wear and light marking. Dust wrapper features one or two very minor tears and chips to the edges and a more sizeable crease towards the top edge of the front cover. Mild discolouration and the odd mark. Internally, firmly bound. Bright and clean with the occasional spot and a couple of light creases. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good/Very Good.