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The Shark Almanac: A Complete Look at a Magnificent and Misunderstood Creature
by Allen, Thomas B
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1558215824
- ISBN 13
- 9781558215825
- Seller
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La Mesa, California, United States
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About This Item
The Lyons Press, 1999. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Great learning tool, this book examines "the behavior, appearance, size, & distribution of over 100 ancient & fascinating shark species,'' as well as debunks myths about them & explores their potential in science & medicine. In 274 pages, lavishly illustrated throughout + 16-pages full-color photo section in center! A First Edition, First Printing, this hardcover book is in Near Fine condition: virtually indistinguishable from Brand New save for slight rubbing to bottom edges. Completely clean, binding strong & straight, pages white. NO writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib. The unclipped DJ is equally nice: colorful & bright, no chips or tears, but rubbing to corners. Please see our photos--they show the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images! Description & photos copyright Gargoyle Books 2021. Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.
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- Bookseller
- Gargoyle Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 018507
- Title
- The Shark Almanac: A Complete Look at a Magnificent and Misunderstood Creature
- Author
- Allen, Thomas B
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 1558215824
- ISBN 13
- 9781558215825
- Publisher
- The Lyons Press
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 1999
- Keywords
- SHARKS RAYS SKATES OCEAN CREATURES PHOTOS SICENCE
- Bookseller catalogs
- Illustrated Books/Illustrators; Animals-Birds-Horses-Pets;
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La Mesa, California
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