Cade Tom David Digby (13 results)

Oversized Hardcover. Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable. 1st. This is an excellent book for anyone who is interested in falcons. I stumbled across this book and found it very interesting and captivating. I also found that it was published by the Cornell University Press and the author was Dr. Tom Cade, the founder of the Peregrine Fund and pioneer for the revival of the species during the 1970's.Full of beautiful colour paintings and information, this book is sure to appeal to any bird enthusiast or book collector. Illus. By R. David Digby (illustrator). NO.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. 1st Edition. Part 1 is a general synopsis of the genus 'Falco'; Part 2 consists of the 39 species accounts. 188, [3] pages : illustrations (some color) by artist R. David Digby : maps ; bibliography ; 32 cm. Bright, clean, unmarked copy, quite fresh. Binding is tight and square, hinges sound no wear to the cloth except for a mild 'knock' to the top edge of the front board. The unclipped dustjacket is bright and clean with some general, light edge wear. Please enquire for correct postage to your destination - at our cost!! Size: 32cm by 25cm. R. David Digby (illustrator). Book.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. A little worn and frayed. First Edition. Illustrated with fine colour paintings by R. David Digby, large quarto, pp 188, (4), very clean internally, blue cloth slightly faded and slightly bruised,in a slightly worn dustwrapper with marginal frays and a small tear at the spine head. A heavy book - extra postage may be needed. [From the library of the naturlist and conservationist Richard Fitter with his stamp on the front endpaper.]. Illus. By R. David Digby (illustrator).…

Hard Cover with Dustjacket. Condition: Fine-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Oversize hardcover with dustjacket : fine minus / very good plus. Book: narrow strip of slight fading to bottom edge of binding; front corners are very very slightly bumped; otherwise like new. Jacket in new mylar protector; jacket has scratches on front--not very noticeable; slight scuffing to back; very slight wear to head of spine; clean and bright. 192 pages; 40 full-page color paintings; 4 double-spread paintings; 30 maps; a few b&w illustrations. Will require extra for priority shipping. Not available for international shipping. Size: Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Moderate general wear to jacket plus chipping to top edge and a 5mm tear to front adjacent to spine. Some foxing to top edge of page-block. Internally very clean. Binding tight. 188pp plus index. Size: 240mm x 315mm. Illus. By R. David Digby (illustrator). Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book - very good, dust jacket - very good. Weight exceeds standard 1.0 kg rate - extra postage may be required for some overseas destinations. Digby, R David (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers. Digby, R David (illustrator).…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1982). (1982) 1982 1st US edition. Folio (310 x 236mm). Pp192. Full page colour plates by R. David Digby, line illustrations, bibliography. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Browning to page ends and top of front board, spine slightly cocked. Good-plus in slightly rubbed dust-wrapper. "The swiftest creature on earth, capable of swooping down on its prey at 200 miles an hour, is a member of the falcon family. .These compact, powerully built birds are the subject of this important book, generously illustrated by 40 full-page four-colour paintings, 4 double-spread paintings, and 30 maps. Written by one of the world's leading experts, Tom J. Cade, and illustrated with paintings by R. David Digby, it is a rare combination of the best possible author and the best possible artist. .Part I of the book provides a general synopsis of the genus Falco, including a discussion of the physical characteristics that distinguish all falcons, zoogeography of the group, functional morphology, reproductive biology, molt patterns, relations with humans, and conservation. Part II consists of the 39 species accounts." each of which is an essay discussing a species' biology and habits. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1982). 1982 1st edition. Folio (310 x 236mm). Pp192. Full page colour plates by R. David Digby, line illustrations, bibliography. Very good in slightly used, tanned and price-clipped dust-wrapper. "The swiftest creature on earth, capable of swooping down on its prey at 200 miles an hour, is a member of the falcon family. .These compact, powerully built birds are the subject of this important book, generously illustrated by 40 full-page four-colour paintings, 4 double-spread paintings, and 30 maps. Written by one of the world's leading experts, Tom J. Cade, and illustrated with paintings by R. David Digby, it is a rare combination of the best possible author and the best possible artist. .Part I of the book provides a general synopsis of the genus Falco, including a discussion of the physical characteristics that distinguish all falcons, zoogeography of the group, functional morphology, reproductive biology, molt patterns, relations with humans, and conservation. Part II consists of the 39 species accounts." each of which is an essay discussing a species' biology and habits. . Illus. By R. David Digby (illustrator).…

1st edition hardback with dust jacket Nice copy small folio 188pp., colour plates, text ills., maps, appends., bibliog., index, With 39 fine full-page colour plates; inc. 7 Australian & New Zealand species.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 188pp; full page coloured paintings; blue spine, some scuffing to rear. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Digby, David R. (illustrator). Book.

Hardback in fine condition with dust wrapper.