{"product_id":"the-ornithology-of-australia-the-birds-of-australia-6-volumes-limited-facsimile-edition","title":"The Ornithology of Australia \u0026 The Birds of Australia, 6 volumes (Limited Facsimile Edition)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSamuel Albert White\u003c\/em\u003e (1870–1954) was a distinguished South Australian ornithologist and conservationist whose lifelong fieldwork included completing an ornithological survey of the whole of South Australia and much of the Northern Territory. He was a central figure in the establishment of national parks within South Australia, and his most significant scholarly achievement came through his close collaboration with Gregory Mathews on \u003cem\u003eThe Birds of Australia\u003c\/em\u003e. This facsimile series reproduces two of the most significant works held within White's own working library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacsimile limited editions, first thus. Two separate trilogies, each limited to 500 numbered copies: \u003cem\u003eThe Ornithology of Australia\u003c\/em\u003e being number 307; \u003cem\u003eThe Birds of Australia\u003c\/em\u003e being number 203. \u003c\/strong\u003eLarge quarto and folio. \u003cem\u003eThe Ornithology of Australia\u003c\/em\u003e: Vol. I, x, 142 pp.; Vol. II, x, 142 pp.; Vol. III, x, 142 pp.; 126 full-page colour plates in total, the complete complement. \u003cem\u003eThe Birds of Australia\u003c\/em\u003e: Vol. I–III, x, 182 pp. each; 105 full-page colour plates in total. All six volumes uniformly bound in half grey leather and grey cloth, lettered in silver to front boards. Illustrated endpapers throughout. Each volume includes an illustrated introduction by Rob Linn relating to Samuel Albert White and his ornithological work, the original source volumes reproduced having formed part of White's own library. Some occasional markings to outer covers. Bindings sound across all volumes. Contents fine, clear and bright. A beautiful and remarkable set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a substantial six-volume set and is heavy. Additional postage costs may apply. If so, we will contact you after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store.\u003cbr\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: \u003ca href=\"mailto:rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\" title=\"Harry Hartog Rare Book Department\"\u003erarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number: HH000765\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sylvester Diggles \u0026 Gregory M. Matthews","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51295192154355,"sku":"1110003012494","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/2_f8a44521-e300-478a-b453-5b0d8228f775.png?v=1789454173","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/the-ornithology-of-australia-the-birds-of-australia-6-volumes-limited-facsimile-edition","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}