The Kingfisher by David Boag - 1982-09

Poole, Dorset: Blandford Press, 1982. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 120pp. HARDCOVER (SIGNED COPY) Clean copy internally. In protected VG d/w. .

Hardback. Good.

Hardback. Very Good.

Blandford Press. Very Good/Very Good. 1982. Hard Back. 8vo 0713711701 Dust jacket complete, unclipped. Original cloth boards with bright gilt titling on spine. No ownership marks. Illustrated with colour and b/w photographs. 120 pages clean and tight. The kingfisher is arguably Britain's most beautiful and spectacular bird. While it is not particularly rare, it is seldom seen (except as a fleeting glimpse of blue) and few people ever get the chance to study it from close quarters. It is probably this elusive quality which has caused the kingfisher to be lauded by poets, mysticised by folklore and used constantly as a subject for cards and ornaments of all kind. The combination of the bird's dazzling plumage and remarkable life style - it spends most of the autumn battling with its neighbours, nests deep underground and catches its food by diving head first into icy cold water - make it a fascinating and rewarding subject for close study. This book is based on the… Read More

Blandford Press, 1982-04-30. hardcover. Good/Good Jacket. 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo). Previous owner's personal bookplate. Signed by the author. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.

Poole: Blandford Press, 1982. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

Poole: Blandford Press, 1982. 119 pp. Index. Bibliography. Coloured photographs. . Hard bound. Book good/Jacket.

Blandford Press, 1982. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Slight rubbing to edges of dust-jacket, now protected using removable clear wrap, otherwise in very good condition. Next day dispatch by Royal Mail in sturdy, recyclable packaging. 1000's of satisfied customers! Please contact us with any enquiries.

Poole, Blandford Press, 1982. 8vo. 1st Ed. Coloured illustrations, dw. Excellent copy.. F. Hardcover .

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.