The author (who was with the Department of Entomology, South African Institute for Medical Research, Johannesburg, South Africa) discusses and compares the numerous species of tick found on sea birds in both hemispheres, using some records from as far back as 1852.
Wraps with cloth tape spine, well worn.
Ex-library stamps on cover and title page, pen and pencil notes "#6" and "Publication #6" on front cover.
Bound with "The Fleas of Sea Birds in the Southern Ocean" by F. Zumpt.