The mammals of China and Mongolia

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New York : The American Museum of Natural History, 1938 1940. Two volumes, quarto, black lettered yellow cloth, dustjackets (a couple of small chips), the first volume pp. xxv; 629; 9 plates, 22 distribution maps; the second volume pp. xxvi; 621- 1350; 11 plates, 11 text illustrations, 41 distribution maps, a very good set. Volume XI (parts 1 and 2, complete), or the series Natural History of Central Asia published by The American Museum of Natural History, 1918 1943. New York : The American Museum of Natural History, 1918 1943. A rare complete set of all published volumes of Natural History of Central Asia and the Preliminary Reports . The Central Asiatic Expeditions explored the natural history of Mongolia and China in the years 1921 1930. Field work was conducted in Mongolia during the summers, and in China during the winter months. The Expeditions made extensive surveys and secured large collections of specimens and photographs. The American Museum has already published 140 scientific papers based on this material. The final reports of the Expeditions embrace a series of 12 quarto volumes comprising The natural history of Central Asia . Volumes I, II, IV, X and XI have been published. Manuscript for Volume IX has been received, while copy for the other volumes is in preparation from the dust jacket of vol. XI. The Central Asiatic Expedition was an extraordinary scientific endeavour lead by the charismatic adventurer Roy Chapmen Andrews, who many believe was the basis for

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