The Owl in Art, Myth, and Legend Tapa dura - 1991

Paperback. Very Good.

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Book Sales, 1991T. hardcover. Very Good. 0.7874 in x 9.4488 in x 8.9764 in. Light edge wear.

London: Grange, 1990. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine dustjacket. A large format volume of 144 pages. 32 colour and 100 black and white illustrations. From ancient times, the owl's nocturnal habits and its strange ghost-like appearance have fascinated people the world over: the owl appears in the folklore and the arts of most cultures, although its symbolism varies greatly. The owl stands for wisdom in the west, for stupidity in many eastern countries; it is revered as a good omen by some, despised and feared by others. This book is a unique collection of legends and quotations, taken from the literatures of the world, richly illustrated reflecting the diversity of artistic creations inspired by the owl in ancient and modern times. 15. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Book Sales, 1991. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

UK: Grange Books, 1990. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 144pp, generously illustrated, many in colour. In illustrated pale green cloth-covered boards. Tall 8vo. Volume in as new condition throughout. In its original dust jacket, very gently bumped on edges and a little faded over spine. A wonderful, engaging and informative tribute to owls.

HARDBACK "WITH ILLUSTRATED BOARDS," SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edn: 1st. Thus.* Imp: 1st.* Date of Pubn: 1990* Pub: Grange Books.* Binding and cover condition: Brown title to spine and face and illustration to beige cloth. No bumps or rubs, no visible faults. FINE* Jacket condition: Colour photo illustrated dust wrapper showing close-up of owls face and eyes. NOT PRICE CLIPPED but showing no shelf price. Slight shelf wear to top & bottom edges and to head & tail of spine. Some scratches. VG* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Clean, crisp, tight and bright with no reading wear, no marks to text, no tanning or other visible faults. FINE.* Illustrations: Colour & b/w photos, prints and line drawings throughout.* Pages: 143 pp. text. i pp. acknowledgements and blank pages at rear.* Description: From ancient times, the owl?s nocturnal habits and it?s strange ghost-like appearance have fascinated people the world over: the owl appears in the folklore and the arts of most cultures, although the… Leer más

London: Grange, 1990 The edges of the book have light spotting and the first page has a name written in pen. 144 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Size F: 9"-10" Tall (228-254mm).

Used - Near Fine. 144pp, generously illustrated, many in colour. In illustrated pale tan cloth-covered boards. Tall 8vo. Volume in as new condition throughout. In its original dust jacket. A wonderful, engaging and informative tribute to owls. Includes dust jacket.

Grange Books, London, 1985. Hardcover, with dust jacket. 144 p. Profusely illustrated. -good.-(A tear/crease and some smudges at the back of the dust jacket., but otherwise the book is in good condition.). ISBN 9781856270267.