"Here is a guide to the mammals of Australia that will be invaluable to those who wish to know more of our native fauna. .There are over 400 species and almost half of them are illustrated in colour." --- Troughton: Curator of Mammals, Australian Museum; Past President of the Royal Zoological and the Linnean societies of New South Wales. --- 6th Edition. With 25 Plates in Colour. First Edition 1941. --- Original green papered boards, lettered gilt on spine (24 cm height). Previous owner stamp front pastedown and Title Page. Illustrated dustwrapper, fraying at spine ends, some chipping and rubbing. Now protected. Pp. xxx, 379 including Acknowledgments, Foreword (by Sir Charles Anderson, Director, Australian Museum 1921-40), A Creed For Nature Lovers, Introduction, List of Illustrations (Frontispiece + 24 other Colour Plates, with 170 Colour Figures throughout), Collecting Hints, Index. Seller Inventory # 14728

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Title: Furred Animals of Australia

Publisher: Angus and Robertson, Sydney, London, Melbourne, Wellington

Publication Date: 1957

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Neville W. Cayley

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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