LONDON: THE RAY SOCIETY. Both Volumes are bound in blue Publishers' cloth with plant inspired blind-stamped decoration to boards and spine, and Ray Society initials centered on each front board, surrounded by gilt Vine leaves, this dated 1897 Two Volume First Edition is VG. Volume One, 111/210pp with Preface, Introduction containing 15 Chapters followed by Discoglossidae and Pelodytidae. With six Chromolitho plates with tissue guards, numerous Drawings, Various Tables and Two Folding Maps.T.E.G., Inscription on FFEP, odd marks to rear endpapers slight rubbing to corners,otherwise all VG. Volume Two, 165pp+31pp Ray Society Annual List. Family Bufonidae, Family Bylidae, Family Hylidae, and Family Banidae. Also nine chromolitho Plates with tissue guards, Two Folding Maps, numerous drawings, Appendix, Bibliographical Index, Alphabetical Index, and List of Subscribers. T.E.G.,Two gatherings slightly proud at fore-edge, slight wear to corners,but generally a VG set . Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1897.

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Bookseller: Camillas Bookshop (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 00212965
Title: THE TAILLESS BATRACHIANS OF EUROPE (TWO VOLUMES)
Author: BOULENGER, G.A., F.R.S
Illustrator: Smit, P.J. and Green, J.
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jackets
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: THE RAY SOCIETY
Place of Publication: LONDON
Date Published: 1897
Keywords: The Tailless Batrachians of Europe (1897 1st Edition) G.A. Boulenger
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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