Author: PALMER, RALPH (EDITOR)
Title: Handbook of North American Birds: Volume 1, Loons Through Flamingos
Description: New Haven: Yale University Press, 1962. Hardcover. Volume 1 only in the five-volume series provides detailed observations of the species covered. Includes information on identification, voice, habitat, distribution, migration, reproduction, habits and food. With maps and many illustrations, some in color by Roger Tory Peterson. This series sponsored by the American Onithologist's Union. --- In pale olive linen cloth-covered boards; black cover illustration and spine titling in black and in gilt on black spine block. Jacket with pelican drawings on cover. --- With 2 rubberstampings and 2 of prior owner's signatures in various locations, with soiling to lower textblock edge and rounded cover corners; otherwise a clean, firm copy. Dust jacket with chipping and tape-repaired tears along edges, a two-inch tear to head of spine; else intact, in decent condition and in removable mylar protector.; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 567 pages. Very Good in Fair dust jacket .

Keywords: >>Birds >>Natural History