Handbook of the birds of India and Pakistan: together with those of Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.
Bombay: Oxford University Press, (1968-1974. first edition). Octavo, colour plates, very good set in dustwrappers. More
Bombay: Oxford University Press, (1968-1974. first edition). Octavo, colour plates, very good set in dustwrappers. More
Delhi: Oxford University Press, (1971- 1982. Octavo, 113 colour plates, very good set in dustwrappers. A mixed set; the first five volumes are second editions (1978-1987), volumes six to ten are first editions (1971-1982). More
Bombay: Oxford University Press, 1972. Octavo, dustwrapper, colour plates, dustwrapper. More
Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1969. first edition). Octavo, colour plates, very good copy in dustwrapper. More
Bombay: Bombay Natural History Society, (1972. ninth edition). Octavo, colour plates, a very good copy in dustwrapper. More
Orlando: Harcourt, 2004. Octavo, black and white photographs, fine copy in dustwrapper. Revered in Indian religion and culture, yet coveted by poachers for its ivory tusks, the Asian elephant has lived, worked, and even fought side by side with humans for 4,000 years. Stephen Alter first encountered Elephas maximus when..... More
Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1991. Octavo, illustrations, fine copy in dustwrapper. More
London: Oxford University Press, 1952. Octavo, text illustrations. Very good copy. More
Stonyhurst: Harrier Publications, 1994. Octavo, paperback, The aim of this new work is two-fold: to provide an up-to-date working checklist for the Palearctic region; and to make a sensible contribution to the on-going debate about which English names for birds should be adopted as standard. More
London: Taylor and Francis, 1931. Octavo, two chromolithographic plates, text illustrations. Publisher's cloth, inscribed by the author, tipped in a letter from the author to F. Erasmus Wilson. More
Bombay: Oxford University Press, 1991. Octavo, laminated boards, colour plates, text illustrations. More
London: New Holland, 2004. Quarto, colour photographs, fine copy in dustwrapper. This magnificent book profiles the most exciting parks and key wild areas in India, Thailand, The Philippines and Malaysia. Through illuminating text, compiled by wildlife and conservation experts, and over 300 magnificent photographs, the book reveals the remarkable aspects..... More
London: William Collins and Son, 1985. Quarto, colour photographs, very good in dustwrapper. More
London: John Lane, (1923. reprint). Octavo, bookplate, fine copy. More
New Delhi: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, 1972. Octavo, photographs, bookplate, very good copy in dustwrapper. More
Bombay: Thacker & Co, [c1900]. Octavo, illustrations, bookplate of Roy Cooper. Publisher's cloth, flecking on endpapers, some light wear, a sound copy. More
London: British Museum, 1951. Quarto, folding map, library stamps. More
Chicago: Fieldiana, 1968. Quarto, wrappers. More
Kathmandu: Avalok Publishers, (1979. second edition), Octavo, colour plates, worn dustwrapper. More
Hong Kong: Guidebook Company, 1993. Octavo, colour photographs, softcover. Illustrates and describes over 500 species. More
London: New Holland, (2007. second edition). Small octavo, paperback, colour photographs, maps. This photographic guide deals with the basics of bird identification in India and Nepal by presenting those species that are most likely to be seen in accessible habitats throughout the region. The book is aimed directly at field..... More
London: Christopher Helm/A & C Black, 2000. Octavo, 110 colour plates, colour photographs, signature, softcover. Illustrates more than 780 species in colour. Text on facing pages to colour plates for at-a-glance reference. Concise text, covering identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution and status. Introduction includes information on birdwatching and conservation..... More
Lake Placid: American Society of Mammalogists, 1976. Octavo, maps, diagrams, worn dustwrapper, otherwise fine copy. The American Society of Mammalogists, Special Publication No. 4. More
London: Croom Helm, 1985. Octavo, colour plates, maps, slightly blemished dustwrapper. More
London: Christopher Helm/A & C Black, 1999. Octavo, 70 colour plates, signature, softcover. A major contribution to the ornithology of the Himalayan region. Covers the 555 species regularly recorded, plus a list of vagrants. The colour plates are placed opposite the relevant text. More