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Book Description Condition: Very Good. 304, 60 col plates, b/w illus, maps. 425x295mm. HB + Slipcase. Folio (425x295mm), orig. two-tone cloth in d/w and cloth slip-case (a few slight marks). Near fine, with slight bump to top corner of slipcase and corresponding wrinkling to head of d/w spine - the spine of the book is not affected. First edition. Fine colour plates by the Australian ornithological artist, William T. Cooper, depict all known species of birds of paradise and bower birds in their natural habitats. These magnificent portraits are accomapnied by a substantial commentary by Joseph Forshaw. [9780021144716]. Seller Inventory # S48580
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Wm. Collins, 1977; "First published." stated, no later printings indicated; xii, 304pp., profusely illustrated. Winner of Australia's Best Designed Book Award for 1977 (according to laid-in newspaper/magazine clippings). VG- hardcover in VG slipcase. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; head of spine is bumped, else wear to edges of tan cloth boards is very minor, corners sharp; illustrations and text very good throughout. Light wear to jacket at head of spine, else in VG+ condition. Top open corner of slipcase bumped as well, else wear to edges is very minor. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges will apply for international and/or expedited shipping. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Seller Inventory # 311563
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. William T. Cooper (illustrator). Reprint. No Slipcase Size: Folio (13 to 23 inches). Lovely clean solidly bound copy. Light foxing to front/rear pages, text pages clean. Edges slightly foxed and browned. Tiny creases to corners of four pages. Illustrator: William T. Cooper. ISBN: 0021144710. ISBN/EAN: 9780021144716. **Heavy Book. A Postage surcharge may be requested. Contact us BEFORE ordering for a quote. Click Ask Bookseller a Question** ** Due to excessive postage cost - this book will NOT be shipped outside Australia** OZ customers should seek a quote via the Ask the Bookseller a Question link. Seller Inventory # 52369
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Like New. 1st Edition. Like New - minor blemish to the upper rear of the slipcase left by price sticker. volume is Like New. This book was first published in 1977. Fine colour plates by the Australian ornithological artist, William T. Cooper, depict all known species of birds of paradise and bower birds in their natural habitats. These magnificent portraits are accompanied by a substantial commentary by Joseph M. Forshaw. 304 pages, 60 colour plates, black and white illustrations, maps. 42.5x29.5cm. As this item weighs over 1kg additional postage is required for delivery outside of the United Kingdom. Seller Inventory # 12517