Birds of Colorado Volume I & II First Edition; Bailey & Niedrach, 1965
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Birds of Colorado Volume I & II First Edition; Bailey & Niedrach, 1965. "BIRDS Of COLORADO" by Alfred M. Bailey and Robert J. Niedrach, also published in 1965 by the Denver Museum of Natural History. The printing details on the page indicate that the four-color letterpress engravings were done by Mueller-Krus Corporation, and the typesetting, printing, cover, and binding by NAPCO, Inc., both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Two-volume book published in 1965 by the Denver Museum of Natural History . The Library of Congress Catalogue number for these books is 65-15548. "BIRDS Of COLORADO" by Alfred M. Bailey and Robert J. Niedrach , also published in 1965 by the Denver Museum of Natural History. The listing describes it as a fully illustrated first edition in quarto size, with 895 pages across the two volumes and including an index. The printing details on the page indicate that the four-color letterpress engravings were done by Mueller-Krus Corporation, and the typesetting, printing, cover, and binding by NAPCO, Inc., both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Color plates were printed on 80# Lustro Gloss, and the rest of the book on 70# Napcopaque. The type used for records and other data was 9 pt. Caledonia, while the narrative used 11 pt. Caledonia. The "Birds of Colorado" is a monumental two-volume book set authored by Alfred M. Bailey and Robert J. Niedrach, published by the Denver Museum of Natural History in 1965. The image you provided shows the title page of Volume II. About the Book Set: Comprehensive Coverage: This first edition set is a comprehensive guide to the birds of Colorado, profusely illustrated with 124 full-color plates depicting 420 species (approximately 700 individual birds) and over 400 black and white photographs. Physical Description: The large format books are typically bound in publisher's red pebbled leatherette covers with gold lettering on the spine and cover, though copies may also be found without dust jackets or in varying conditions. Volume I contains pages 1-454, while Volume II covers pages 455-895 and includes the index. Comprehensive Documentation: It served as a highly comprehensive and detailed record of the bird species found in Colorado at the time of its publication, offering extensive descriptions, distribution information, and life history notes. Authors' Expertise: Alfred M. Bailey, a prominent ornithologist and director of the Denver Museum of Natural History (now Denver Museum of Nature & Science), and Robert J. Niedrach, Curator of Birds at the same institution, were leading authorities on Colorado's avifauna, bringing immense knowledge and experience to the project. Illustrative Content: The set is richly illustrated with color plates and black-and-white photographs, making it a valuable visual resource for identifying and studying Colorado's birds. Historical Significance: As a first edition, it represents a snapshot of ornithological knowledge and research in Colorado during the mid-20th century, making it a key historical document for tracking changes in bird populations and habitats over time. Museum Affiliation: Published by the Denver Museum of Natural History, it reflects the institution's commitment to natural history research and education, and the authors' positions at the museum underscore the scientific rigor and authority behind the work.
