Birds of paradise have long played a central part in human mythologies and captured the imagination of collectors, scientists, and naturalists. Birds of Paradise provides the first comprehensive, up-to-date, and scientifically accurate overview of the behavior, biology, ecology, biogeography, and history of the most ornate and dramatic group of birds on earth. The book is lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned color depictions of all 42 species of birds of paradise and original line drawings of many behaviors ...
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Birds of paradise have long played a central part in human mythologies and captured the imagination of collectors, scientists, and naturalists. Birds of Paradise provides the first comprehensive, up-to-date, and scientifically accurate overview of the behavior, biology, ecology, biogeography, and history of the most ornate and dramatic group of birds on earth. The book is lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned color depictions of all 42 species of birds of paradise and original line drawings of many behaviors never before recorded, as well as numerous maps and graphs. This stunning book will delight a wide range of readers, from professional ornithologists to amateur naturalists.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Very Good in Very Good-dust jacket. 0198548532. Hard cover published by Oxford Univ. Press in 1998. Dark blue covers with gilt lettering on spine. Corners of covers and bottom end of spine have some rubbing. Bottom edge of front cover has a small indentation near spine. Side edges of pages have a slight pen mark in middle. Book is in very good condition. Dust jacket has some creasing and wrinkling along top edges and is in very good minus condition. Large 8vo, 613 pages, 4.6 lb.; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 613 pages.
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Cooper, William T. Very Good in Very Good jacket. Hardcover of the original printing, in dust jacket, slightly shaken. Bird Families of the World Series Number 6. A stupendous book, comprehensive and scientifically accurate. Part I: General Chapters covers everything from discovery to conservation. Part II: Species Accounts covers the 42 species of Birds of Paradise illustrated with 15 color plates by William Cooper.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 680 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Tables, black & white, Maps, Figures. Bird Families of the World, 6. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 680 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Tables, black & white, Maps, Figures. Bird Families of the World, 6. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
