Grouse Tapa dura - 2008

Hardback. Very Good.

Hardback. Like New.

London: Collins, 2008. 544, colour photos. . HB. Fine copy - still sealed in original cellophane, with d/w spine faded.. The grouse species of Britain and Ireland. With less than twenty species worldwide and only four British and Irish species, the grouse is surprisingly well-known. Its habitats are diverse and relatively remote - ranging from deep forests, through open moorland, to Scotland's highest peaks. 'Grouse: The Natural History of British and Irish Species' covers four of the most emblematic species of our upland regions. Collectively they have the most fascinating life histories of any bird group, individually they have their own stories to tell: the ptarmigan is a resident of our highest mountain areas, the black grouse is famous for its extraordinary mating displays, the capercaillie is one of our largest birds and the red grouse, whilst no-longer one of the few British endemics, is one of the most heavily researched species. All four face similar problems, including habitat… Leer más

London: COLLINS imprint HarperCollins [ New Naturalist ], 2008 Fine H/b As New [no defects/ No fade- protective cover sleeve lightens the image]] No 107 First edition 2008. Author Robert Moss spent his one year post-doctoral year working with 3 Ptarmigan species in Alaska. Notes on Authors to rear inner d/j flap.Covering 4 of the most emblematic species of our upland regions; the ptarmigan is a resident of our highest mountain areas.529pp+ publisher adverts.Illustrated throughout with Figs; Tables, b/w & Colour photo-plates & in line [ unlisted]225x160mm. Book & Dust Jacket Near Fine as mild shelf to rear panel, no other defect - no inscsp; not price clipped £50 . NB. No fade, bright colours appear lessened because of the clear easily Removable proprietary protective cover. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further contents details and condition.

London: Collins, 2008. Book. New. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. Pp. xii, 529. Colour plates and diagrams throughout. A new first edition..

Published by Collins, 2008. 1st edition.. Hardback. Nearly Fine/Nearly Fine. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. New Naturalist no. 107. Fascinating insights into the natural history and biology of these birds, including aspects of their behaviour, the historical relevance of their names, the reasons behind population fluctuations and international conservation efforts. Green boards. Colour photos. Blue endpapers with repeating New Naturalist logo. Very minor foxing to top edge of text block else a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is very slightly grubby to rear panel.

Collins, 2008. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. hardback, octavo, a near fine tightly bound copy with a clean and unmarked text and in a near fine pictorial dust jacket, illustrated in colour, (Bernhard & Loe NN107A).

Collins, 2008. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. hardback, octavo, the slightest age-toning to the page edges else a near fine tightly bound copy with a clean and unmarked text and in a near fine pictorial dust jacket, illustrated in colour, xii + 528pp (Bernhard & Loe NN107A).

London: Collins, 2008. Book. New. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. Pp. xii, 529. Colour plates and diagrams throughout. A new first edition..

London: Collins, 2008. 544, colour photos. . HB. As new in d/w - still sealed in original cellophane.. The grouse species of Britain and Ireland. With less than twenty species worldwide and only four British and Irish species, the grouse is surprisingly well-known. Its habitats are diverse and relatively remote - ranging from deep forests, through open moorland, to Scotland's highest peaks. 'Grouse: The Natural History of British and Irish Species' covers four of the most emblematic species of our upland regions. Collectively they have the most fascinating life histories of any bird group, individually they have their own stories to tell: the ptarmigan is a resident of our highest mountain areas, the black grouse is famous for its extraordinary mating displays, the capercaillie is one of our largest birds and the red grouse, whilst no-longer one of the few British endemics, is one of the most heavily researched species. All four face similar problems, including habitat loss, predators,… Leer más