Ootheca Wolleyana, an illustrated Ca?gue of the Collection of Birds' Eggs formed by the late John Wolley, jun

Abstract

THE recent death of Prof. Alfred Newton attaches a melancholy interest to this work, which, though not of a strictly scientific nature, may, in some respects, be regarded as the magnum opus of the editor and joint author; whilst his friends should at least take comfort in the reflection that he was spared long enough to complete it. The publication was commenced in 1864, when part i. was issued; then suspended for a period of thirty-eight years, and recommenced in 1902, when part ii. completed the first volume. Part iii. appeared in 1905, and, together with the present issue, constitutes the second volume.

Ootheca Wolleyana, an illustrated Catalogue of the Collection of Birds' Eggs formed by the late John Wolley, jun.

Edited from the original notes by Alfred Newton. Bart iv., Alcæ—Anseres; with supplement and appendix, map, and three plates. (London: R. H. Porter, 1907.) Price 25s. net.