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New York, NY HarperCollins Publishers, 1997. Hardcover First Edition (1997), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1997), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good to Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities; some faint smudges to the bottom edge of the text block; the binding shows slight lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; the price is intact. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.5 x 1 inches). 199 pages. 32 pages of duotone… Read More

London, UK Elek Books, Ltd: Paul Elek, 1968. Hardcover First Ed UK, so stated. First Ed UK, so stated. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; slight spine lean; faint soil; foxing at endpapers and outside edges; pages lightly tanned, due to aging. Binding secure; text clean. Pages tanned. Despite these flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 292pp. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Quito, Ecuador Ediciones Libri Mundi, 1979. Hardcover First Edition (1979), unstated. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: very mild rubbing to the lamination; a touch of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; a small rectangle of sticker residue at the lower corner of the front pastedown endpaper; a couple of small, superficial bumps at the top edge of the rear panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor, unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 5.65 x 0.75 inches). 236 pages. With a chapter of special information for the visitor lby Julian Fitter.… Read More

New York, NY Dodd Mead, 1959. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Good in Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. Book shows light wear to the extremities and scant evidence of shelving along the bottom edge; a small but pronounced gouge at the top edge of the rear panel; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only a little rubbing; considerable wear to the extremities; with some loss due to chippng and rubbing and numerous short, closed tears; a one-inch by one-quarter inch loss at the middle of the front hinge, due to rubbing; price chipped; mylar-protected. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound in a flawed but mostly whole DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 195pp. Illustrated with drawings and designs in black & white by the Author. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Atheneum, 1965. Hardcover First Edition, so stated. EX-LIBRARY, showing the usual marks and treatments. Else, Very Good+: shows light wear to the extremities and the moderate rubbing; soiling is pervasive but faint. Binding square and secure; text clean. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club. Illustrated with Duotone Drawings by Kenneth Gosner. First Edition, so stated. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Library Rebound with Yellow Illustration at the front panel and titles at same and at the backstrip.

Princeton, NJ Princeton University Press, 1986. Paperback Reprint edition [1986]; Second Printing Thus. Near Fine in Wraps: shows two faint creases near the upper front cormer and an even fainter crease near the upper rear corner; else only very mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. No longer absolutely pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 564 pages. Princeton Legacy Library. Reprint edition [1986]; Second Printing Thus. University Press Paperback.

New York, NY Penguin (Non-Classics), 1983. Paperback First Ed thus, First Printing stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed thus, First Printing stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: Just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; foxing at the inside front and rear covers; former bookseller's pencilled pricing at the inside front cover; binding shows barely discernible spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 71pp. 294 color photographs. Introduction by Peter Matthiessen. Trade Paperback. This book features photographs of the Galapagos Islands by Tui De Roy Moore, who grew up on the islands since the age of 2. She and her photography were discovered by the editor of Audubon magazine, Les Line, in 1972. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Washington DC Island Press, 1992. Paperback First Edition thus [1992], Third Printing. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to the upper outside edge of the front panel and barely discernible sunning to the dark-toned background field of the backstrip and along the rear hinge (the backstrip titles remain unaffected: bold and clearly legible; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Not quite pristine, but remains virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.9 x 5.95 x 0.9 inches). 295 pages. Foreward Michael E. Soule. Weight: 15.4 ounces. First Edition thus [1992], Third Printing. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

New York, NY Penguin Books, 1990. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of light use: slight spine lean; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; faint crease near lower front corner; binding secure; text clean. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 314pp. Trade Paperback. "Grizzly Bear" is everything you had no idea you wanted to know about our largest predators. It's a real page turner, reads like a novel.

New York, NY Thomas Y. Crowell: Apollo , 1961. Paperback First Edition Thus [1961], so stated. First Edition Thus [1961], so stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to the panels of the wrapper covers; faint stress-creasing along the front hinge and at the lower rear corner; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor flaws. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches). xix, 202 pages. Foreward by Julian Huxley. Illustrated with black & white line drawings by the author. Language: English. Weight: 7.8… Read More

New York, NY Thomas Y. Crowell , 1965. Hardcover First Edition USA (1965), so stated. First Edition USA (1965), so stated. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities; the lower front corner tip is mildly bumped; very slight spine lean; the binding is perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Not far from 'As New'. The DJ shows mild rubbing; faint soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; very light wear to the extremities; a tiny chip at the top of the rear panel; faint sunning the red & blue tones of the backstrip (the white titles thereon remain legible); the price has been… Read More

London, UK Hodder & Stoughton, 1964. Hardcover First Edition Thus in the UK (1964), First Printing stated. First Edition Thus in the UK (1964), First Printing stated. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: The Book shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; the binding is ever so slightly cocked, but remains pefectly secure; else flawless; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly--new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows light wear to the head of the backstrip and s bit of wrinkling near the top of the front hinge; moderate rubbing to the panels; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Remains attractive and intact,… Read More

London, UK Chatto & Windus, 1989. Hardcover First Edition (1989), unstated in accordance with C&W's customary practice. First Edition (1989), unstated but implied by the absence of subsequent printings noted, in accordance with Chatto & Windus's customary practice. Very Good in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show only minor indications of use. The Book shows mild shelving wear along the bottom edge, with a bit of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; the front corner tips are mildly bumped; a short split in the fabric at the bottom front edge of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Not far from 'As New'. The DJ shows… Read More

London, UK Cassell: Blandford Press, 1989. Paperback First Edition Thus (1989), so stated. First Edition Thus (1989), so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the mildest rubbing; just a hint of wear to the front corner tips, and a small shadow where a sticker has been removed at the upper corner of the front endpaper. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing several very minor flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.7 x 7.45 x 0.5 inches). 160 pages. Illustrated with photographs in color and black & white, drawings and anatomical diagrams. Language: English. Weight: 17.6 ounces. The hardcover edition was first published in 1982. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

New York, NY E.P. Dutton, 2002. Hardcover First Edition (2002), not directly stated, but First Printing stated and further indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to E.P. Dutton's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (2002), not directly stated, but First Printing stated and further indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to E.P. Dutton's customary practice at the time of publication. Fine in Fine DJ: Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like--new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Appears unopened and unread. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is also flawless; the price is unclipped. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or… Read More

London, UK George Allen & Unwin, 1956. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use; just a hint of shelf wear and is no longer "fresh"; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows a short, closed tear and an attendant crease at the top of the rear hinge; else flawless; price unclipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 380pp. Tight & Clean burgandy boards with light lavender title to back strip. Endpaper Maps. 29 Black & White Photographic Illustrations. Hardback with DJ.

Santa Barbara, CA Capra Press, September 1991. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows just a touch of wear to extremities, a bit heavier at the lower rear corner, where there is some faint creasing; careful tape repair at the bottom of the front hinge; former bookseller's logo rubber-stamped at the front endpaper. Binding square and secure; text clean. No longer pristine, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 179pp. Maps. Charts. Illustrated with Black & White Drawings by Michael McCurdy. Trade Paperback. Anyone interested in deer, whether naturalist, hunter, or both, will find this book fascinating, informative, and entertaining. The volume also benefits from being extremely well written. Petersen shares his passion while being academically sound. I leave this book out and accessible, reading passages, rereading them, and savoring the information as I search out my own experiences with the subject matter the author covers so well, then… Read More

New York, NY Harper & Row: Harper Colophon, 1970. Hardcover First Edition Thus (1970), so stated. First Edition Thus (1970), so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the extremities, with a tiny nick at the outside edge of the front panel (which has been carefully reinforced with clear cellophane tape); mild rubbing and faint soiling to the wrapper covers; considerable soiling to the outside edges of the text block; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor cosmetic flaws. Clean and bright despite the soiled edges. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.3 x… Read More

New York, NY McGraw-Hill , 1957. Hardcover First Edition [1957], unstated. Very Good+: shows very light wear to the extremities and the mildest rubbing; former owner's name rubber-stamped at the front free endpaper and top and bottom edges. The binding is square and secure; the text iss clean. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 8vo. ix, 819pp. Liberally illustrated with photographs in color and black & white. First Edition [1957], unstated. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

London, UK Hamish Hamilton, 1965. Hardcover First Edition UK [1965], so stated. First Edition UK [1965], so stated. Very Good in Very Good- DJ: Book shows moderate spine lean; top edge shows dust and a tiny spot of soil; faint indications of shelving along bottom edge of boards; fore-edge smudges; head and heel of backstrip show slight crimp, also light dampstaining; binding secure; text clean. DJ shows light wear to extremities; scuffing at rear face; light rubbing and faint soil; price-clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains clean, sturdy, presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 276pp. Illustrations by Rachel S. Horne. Published by Hamish Hamilton in London, in 1965. Hardback with DJ.