Catalogue of the Genera and Subgenera of Birds contained in the British Museum.

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

London: Printed by Order of the Trustees 1855. Sm. 8vo. Orig. qtr. cloth over marbled paper boards (worn). (iv 192pp.). Additional ms notes at end. Spine cracked and weak but holding. Slightly foxed. "Wood pp 258: A complete List of the Genera and Subgenera of Birds their chief Synonym and Types. It commences with the Systema Naturae published by Linneaus in 1735 the genera which are not present in the British Museum Collection being marked with a dagger to indicate desiderata."