Alan Contreras
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Posted to OBOL and Tweeters on an occasional basis with the understanding that in small doses this is acceptable under the protocols of both groups. Thanks.

Here is my current sale list. Not much, as the legislature is in session and I can't do much else. The prices include 4th class shipping, except as noted. Prices are in U.S. dollars and must be paid by cash or check. Refunds are available within ten days of your receiving the book. Discounts are available for purchase of multiple items, and it never hurts to ask if you like the book but don't like the price.

Beebe, F. 1974. Field Studies of the Falconiformes of British Columbia. 165 page paper quarto. Lots of information on behavior and ecology of hawks. This has an interesting text but is also notable for some splendid line art of hawks and a color frontispiece of a Merlin. Very good. $12.00

Biolog. Vols. 1-14, 16-17. The publication of the University of Portland (and its predecessor "Columbia University") biology club, 1934-1951, missing one volume. Includes about ten articles on birds and ornithologists; the bulk are general biology and pre-med related. Includes article on early collector Edmond Currier, with a rare photo of him that even George Jobanek had never seen. $40

Chapman, Frank. 1921. The Distribution of Bird Life in the Urubamba River Valley, Peru. 135 page paperback. $8.00

Elgood, J. 1960 (1968 printing). Birds of the West African Town and Garden. Covers 100 birds of the region. 66 page paperback with color plates. $5.00

Hayward, G. et al. 1993. Ecology of Boreal Owls in the Northern Rocky Mountains, USA. 59-page paper monograph in Wildlife Society series. $10.00

King, Warren. 1967. Preliminary Smithsonian Identification Manual: Seabirds of the Tropical Pacific Ocean. Illustrated by Tina C. Clapp. Range maps, side-by-side drawings of similar species, textual key to identification, status in specific island groups, current map. 125 pages, 8.5 x 11 paperback. $20.00

Cornell U. 1977. The Living Bird annual. One of the beautiful and informative series. This one has articles on Williamsons Sapsucker breeding behavior, seabirds of Puerto Rico, breeding strategies of birds of prey, breeding ecology of Wilson's Warbler in the Sierras, a fascinating piece on traveling with Fuertes in Abyssinia, nutcracker foraging, the Noisy Miner, the impact of people on nesting success, motmot biology and passerine growth. The color plates are a Wood Duck head by Sutton, Williamson's Sapsucker by Dilger (plate has pen mark), peregrines by Guy Coheleach, bustard head by Fuertes, Noisy Miners by Slater and stunning Blue-crowned Motmots by McGowan. Cover is intact but scuffed. $18.00

Fleischman, P. 1992. Townsend's Warbler. This is a capsule study of John Kirk Townsend's trip west overlaid on a specific warbler's journey north until they meet and the bird meets the namesake. It includes art and photos. Intended for young people, it is nonetheless a great little book. Near-fine. $8.00

Lansdowne, J. F. 1966. Birds of the Northern Forest. Folio size, text by Livingston. No offense to Livingston but this book and its companions are known for the huge, stunning plates by Lansdowne. This book has 56, from loons to Hawk-owl and Three-toed Woodpecker to wrens and warblers. Very good inside with slightly chipped dj. $65.00 postpaid insured. Usual retail price of this OP book is around $100.00.

Lansdowne, J. F. 1976. Birds of the West Coast. Vol. One. Similar to above but 53 plates. Lansdowne also did the text. Very good with owner's inscription inside, dj in great shape with very minor specks and tears. Puffins, Saw-whet, Fox Sparrow, incredible Townsend's Warbler. One of the best wildlife artists of the 20th century. $65.00 postpaid insured. Usual retail price of this OP book is around $100.00.

Murie, O. 1979. Alaska Bird Sketches of Olaus Murie. Compiled and edited by his wife. 57-page oblong flexible-bound paperback. A collection of color plates and some sketches by the famous artist. Includes excerpts from his field notes. The chicks, eider heads and tern heads are especially good. $12.00

Pough, Richard. 1957. Audubon Western Bird Guide. Crisp plates and an intact but faded dust jacket. For my money Eckelberry is one of the best bird artists of the last fifty years. Has owner's inscription inside. $18.00

Roberts, Thomas. 1955. A manual for the identification of the birds of Minnesota and neighboring states. This is the 275-page reprint from Roberts' two-volume Birds of Minnesota. It is a very detailed description of plumages, molts and other distinguishing characteristics organized by families as a key. Also has some line art such as goldeneye heads, tern wings, scoter and scaup bills. Flexible binding similar to that of National Geographic field guide. Very good. $24.00

Thompson, B. 1933. History and Present Status of the Breeding Colonies of the White Pelican. Occasional paper No. 1 of the Wildlife Division, National Park Service, U.S. Dept. of the Interior. 84 pages paperbound. $15

Tuck, L. 1972. The Snipes. 400 page hardbound Canadian Wildlife Service monograph No. 5. Focuses on Common Snipe but includes information on others such as Jacksnipe. Everything you ever wanted to know about snipe, and then some, and then some, and.... $22.00

Watson, C. 1982. Index to Oregon Bird Reports in Audubon Field Notes and American Birds, 1947-1981. 79 pages paperbound. New. $3

Widmann, Otto. 1907. A Preliminary Catalog of the Birds of Missouri. Transactions of the Academy of Science of St. Louis. The first major reference for the state. This has the original paper cover (one small tear) bound in. An attractive, solid dark red binding with gold lettering on the spine. Very good inside. Owner's name written inside, "D. D. Moss, Columbia Missouri." $75.00