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Heligoland as an Ornithological Observatory The Result of Fifty Years' Experience
Heinrich Gatke
1895
David Douglas : Edinburgh
10" by 7"
x, 599, (22)pp.
SUMMARY
The first British translation of this work on the Heligoland as an ornithological observation.
Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 1 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The first British translation of the work was translated by Rudolf Rosenstock.
A detailed study of the Heligoland Islands an archipelago in the North Sea formally owned by Great Britain and Denmark but now in German possession.
Written by Heinrich Gatke a German ornithologist and artist.
The text is accompanied by detailed illustrations showing the birdlife of the Heligoland Islands. Including a frontispiece of Heinrich Gatke and one plate. The text is accompanied by a set of simple line drawings showing rough sketches of Heligoland's birdlife.
Including the original publisher's adverts.
CONDITION
In the original publisher's cloth. Externally very smart. Light marks to the boards. Spotting to the text block. Internally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean.
Overall Condition: Very Good
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