4 v., 1 folded leaf : ill., 1 col. map, port. ; 25 cm.
"Bibliography of South African birds": v. 1, p. [xi]-xxii.
Vol. 2 completed and v. 3-4 written by W.L. Sclater.
"The map of South Africa will be issued with the second volume of the Birds." -- Title page of v. 1.
v. 1-2. Passerine birds -- v. 3. Picarians, parrots, owls and hawks -- v. 4. Game-birds, shore-birds and sea-birds.
