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Birds, Beasts and Men: A Humanist History of Zoology
by Hays, H. R
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0460041290
- ISBN 13
- 9780460041294
- Seller
-
melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd, London, 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Introduction by author, bibliography and index. Green coloured boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Illustrated dustwrapper with black coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Quoting from the front fold over panel blurb " ... Birds, Beasts and Men presents the long history of zoology in graphic and dramatic form. Relating scientific developments to the cultural background of each period, it is a story of great discoveries, controversies and divergent viewpoints, unfolded in terms of leading scientists, who were brilliant, often neurotic and always colourful." Rubbing of the lower book edges and softening of the back strip edges. A few foxing spots to the text block edges and spotting of the top text edge. Foxing and offset tanning to the end pages. Creasing of the dustwrapper edges and there is a small tear to the top right hand corner of the front panel. Rubbing of the fold over creases and dustwrapper panels. A little sunning to the back strip and to the rear panel. Foxing to the verso. First English Edition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [7], 8 - 383, [1] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Natural History & Resources; Zoology; Animals & Birds. ISBN: 0460041290. ISBN/EAN: 9780460041294. Inventory No: 0289675. . 9780460041294
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0289675
- Title
- Birds, Beasts and Men: A Humanist History of Zoology
- Author
- Hays, H. R
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0460041290
- ISBN 13
- 9780460041294
- Publisher
- J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1973
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Zoology, history, natural history Natural History & Resources; Zoology; Animals & Birds. Unbranded ISBN: 0460041290 EAN: 9780460041294 Hays, H. R. Birds, Beasts and Men: A Humanist History of Zoology
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- Zoology;
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
Biblio member since 2005
melbourne, Victoria
About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
General secondhand dealers, with 3 cats.We have two shops, 227 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 3144, Victoria 03 9530 2222 ( open 7 days Midday 'til 5.30 PM)And the other at 666 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield South 03 9523 666 open 11:00 am - 5.00 pm-ish the other 6 days. We seem to specialize in non mainstream stuff but read and stock Science-fiction, fantasy, detective fiction, history, biography and true crime, war, natural history. cooking, children's books and try to avoid current text books.We probably have the largest collection of Science Fiction, Penguins and general crime in Victoria in an open shop ( David has 8 bookcases 900mm x 2200mm of sf and f) ( Penny has 8 bookcases 1200mm x 2400 of sf and f )On shelf each shop has 30,000 plus books and we list over 30000 books online
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