The gyr is the largest, fastest and arguably the most beautiful falcon in the world. For centuries man has been driven to acquire live specimens from their Arctic territory for sport and even as currency. This is a study of the species, using drawings, sketches, paintings and photographs. The author examines the gyrfalcon's role in natural history, its place in literature and its long-established use in falconry.
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The gyr is the largest, fastest and arguably the most beautiful falcon in the world. For centuries man has been driven to acquire live specimens from their Arctic territory for sport and even as currency. This is a study of the species, using drawings, sketches, paintings and photographs. The author examines the gyrfalcon's role in natural history, its place in literature and its long-established use in falconry.
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Seller's Description:
Various. Fine in Fine jacket. A striking first edition of this informative work on the gyrfalcon, with photographs throughout. First edition, in the publisher's smart black cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Written by English author, Emma Ford, who is known for her several works on falconry and birds of prey. This particular work presents the gyrfalcon, the largest of the falcon species, which is often spotted in North America. Ford explores this falcons role in history, its place in literature and its long-established use in falconry. Profusely illustrated throughout, with striking original paintings by Anthony Rhodes and Andrew Ellis, and photography by Robert B. Berry, Piers Cavendish and others. In the publisher's black cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrapper is excellent, with the occasional handling mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Fine.
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Very Good. Size: 10x12x0; Excellent condition! Dust jacket has sharp edges and glossy surfaces. Pages show no highlighting or marks and no indications of any use.
