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Synopsis
Albatrosses are highly threatened and in the public eye; they are the ultimate seabirds, living almost their entire lives at sea. The RSPB currently has a big campaign to help save them. This book is both an authoritative book covering all the world's species and a beautiful work of art to admire. It is illustrated with 300 breathtaking colour photographs from an award-winning photographer. The text comprises a series of essays by leading experts in the field and a systematic section that gives identification, behavioural and distributional information for each of the world's 22 species.
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"A welcome addition to the library of any seabird enthusiast"
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The albatross is a creature of legend, poetry and dreams. But today, over three-quarters of albatross species are edging towards extinction. This book is a celebration of these amazing birds, featuring photographs by award-winning wildlife photographer Tui De Roy, the latest research by leading international experts and a factual natural history.
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Albatross: Their World, Their Ways
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David Bateman Ltd, Auckland, 2008
ISBN 10: 186953624X
ISBN 13: 9781869536244
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Seller: The Secret Bookshop, Tararua, New Zealand
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A very clean copy which feels unread. Seller Inventory # 043367
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Albatross : their world, their way
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David Bateman, Albany, Auckland, 2008
ISBN 10: 186953624X
ISBN 13: 9781869536244
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Seller: Archway Books, Mana, New Zealand
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Papered Boards. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 30 cm, 240 pp, colour photo illus throughout, d/w. A lovely copy -almost as new. A heavy book - overseas buyers please ask for a freight quote. Seller Inventory # 009628
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Albatross. Their World, Their Ways.
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CSIRO, Melbourne, 2008
ISBN 10: 186953624X
ISBN 13: 9781869536244
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Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
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Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. HEAVY. 240pp, index, further reading, glossary, 400+ col photographs, maps, pictorial endpapers. Blue cloth in jacket. As new. Featuring over 400 photographs in a breathtaking celebration of the albatross, as well as a series of essays by leading experts and a factual natural history section with detailed information on each species including range maps, population estimates, behavior and distribution. Size: Folio. Seller Inventory # 055028
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ISBN 10: 186953624X
ISBN 13: 9781869536244
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Seller: David Ford Books PBFA, Cley-next-the-Sea, United Kingdom
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Fine. Hard cover book with dust jacket. Featuring over 400 photographs with a series of essays by leading experts from around the world. First edition, large format, very light sunning to bottom edge of covers, pictorial dust jacket. Inscribed and signed to fellow ornithologist by all three authors to title page. Fine copy in Fine dust jacket. Pictures available. Seller Inventory # 37290
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