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A Monograph of the Pheasants by William Beebe

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A Monograph of the Pheasants by William Beebe

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A Monograph of the Pheasants by William Beebe
four volumes published by H F & G Witherby, London, England, 1918-1922, under the auspices of the New York Zoological Society
edition 422/600

Volume 1 is inscribed "Inscribed with pleasure for Dr William Seward Webb by William Beebe May 28th 1923." and second inscription "To Dr William Seward Webb Shelburne House With kind regards and best wishes Anthony R Kuser Bernardsville NJ May 30th 1923"

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A Monograph of the Pheasants by William Beebe

Name: A Monograph of the Pheasants by William Beebe
SKU: 144123651
Price: 500 USD
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