[Signed] [First Edition] The Birds Of Pakistan T.J. Roberts [Used - Near Fine] [Hardcover]

A smart complete two volume set of these profusely illustrated ornithological works on the wildlife of Pakistan, with a signed card from the author. Complete in two volumes. The first editions. Presentation copies, with a signed card from the author inscribed: 'To Martin & Barbara, from Tom & Frances Roberts. My bird books earned me a phd in biological sciences from Cambridge Uni- naturally I am proud of this & immediatley had new address labels printed! Such is human vanity'. In the publisher's original maroon hardback bindings. In the original unclipped dust wrappers. Illustrated with forty-seven plates throughout the two volumes, with in text illustrations throughout. Collated, complete. A set of works by British ornithologist, Thomas Jones Roberts, known for his work on thewildlife of Pakistan. Volume I covers regional studies and non-passeriformes. Volume II covers passiformes: Pittas to Buntings. In the publisher's original hardback bindings. In the original unclipped dust wrappers.Externally, excellent. Light bumping to the head and tails of the spines. Dust wrappers are smart, with sunning to spines, and shelf wear to extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine