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Gibbon and Siamang
This set was the definitive work on gibbons for its time.  It is still useful today and is referred to regularly by noted primatologists.  The volumes provide in-depth descriptions of gibbon behaviors with photos, and gibbon classification, in addition to the other topics covered very thoroughly--please look at the tables of contents photos for each volume.  Every serious primatologist must have this set in their library.
Gibbon and Siamang (Volume 1) Evolution, Ecology, Behavior, and Captive Maintenance
9.5 inches by 7 inches, 263 pages, published in 1972, sealed in original clear plastic, new old stock,  83 black and white figures (which include drawings and photographs), 33 tables. 
Volume 1 is not available separately.  Complete set of 4 volumes (1-4) . . . . .  $650.00 

Gibbon and Siamang (Volume 2) Anatomy, Dentition, Taxonomy, Molecular Evolution, and Behavior
9.5 inches by 7 inches, 230 pages, published in 1973,  61 black and white figures (which include drawings and photographs, 52 tables.
Volume 2 only . . . . . . $140.00 
Gibbon and Siamang (Volume 3) Natural History, Social Behavior, Reproduction, Vocalization, Prehension
9.5 inches by 7 inches, 209 pages, published in 1974, 61 black and white figures (which include drawings and photographs, 20 tables.
Volume 3 only . . . . . . $135.00
Gibbon and Siamang (Volume 4) Suspensory Behavior, Locomotion, and other Behaviors of Captive Gibbons; Cognition
9.5 inches by 7 inches, 316 pages, published in 1976, 197 black and white figures (which include drawings and photographs, 12 tables. This volume contains a General Index of Volumes 1-4.
Volume 4 only . . . . . . $245.00

Sorry, but no discounts (including adopter and member) will apply to any of these books.
 

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