Hardcover
1990 · New Haven
by Sibley, Charles G. and Monroe, Burt L., Jr.
New Haven: Yale University Press, 1990. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover. This very substantial publication describes 9,672 species from around the world. They are arranged according to a classification system developed by the authors and John Ahlquist. Geographic distribution and comments on species-level taxonomy are provided. The appendix includes 24 maps showing the positions of the localities described. Sibley and Monroe are both past Presidents of the American Ornithologists' Union. Quarto. Red cloth-covered boards with gilt title in black box to both front and spine. Pages and clean and bright. Spine is slightly cocked. Light green dust jacket that has faded to light blue on spine panel, tops of front and back panels, and edges of inside flaps. Jacket has minor wear and rubbing. 1111 pages, including index. NAT/063022. (Inventory #: 35725)