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Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.BargainBookStores
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Condition: New. The Truth About the Cuckoo (Paperback or Softback).
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Published by Country Life, 1940
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Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United KingdomWorld of Rare Books
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Add to basketCondition: Good. 1940. First Edition. 207 pages. Green pictorial dust jacket over beige cloth. Pages are lightly tanned at the edges, with light foxing. Occasional thumb marks to pages edges. Binding has remained firm. Inscription to front endpaper. Boards have slight shelf wear with bumping to corners. Spine ends are a little c…rushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Slight forward lean to text block. Boards are slightly bowed. The unclipped dust jacket has moderate edge wear, tears and chips to edges and spine ends. Light tanning to spine and edges. Protected by plastic wrapper.
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Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United KingdomGreatBookPricesUK
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Published by Country Life, 1940
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Seller: Wildside Books, Eastbourne, United KingdomWildside Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 8vo, i-xvi, 207 pp, frontispiece, 36 photographs by the author, colour plate of cuckoos eggs, 2 maps. Original cloth a little marked, some spotting to the closed edges and some browning to a few pages but generally a good to very good copy of a classic study. Signature of Dr Ja…mes M Harrison author of "The Birds of Kent" on the front paste down and the stamp of The Harrison Zoological Museum on the front free paper.
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Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United KingdomGreatBookPricesUK
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Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United KingdomGreatBookPricesUK
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Language: English
Published by Sidgwick and Jackson, Ltd, London, 1922
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- First Edition
Seller: Charles Vivian Art & Antiques, Rosscarbery, CORK, IrelandCharles Vivian Art & Antiques
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good +. 1st Edition. 8vo, pp. xiv, 239, original blind decorated green cloth cover rubbed and with old damp stains, corners mildly bumped, spine tanned, interior with bookplate on fep, toned end papers, foxed to opening and closing pages and occasionally throughout, sound binding.
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Language: English
Published by Country Life Ltd., 1940
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Seller: West Cove UK, Wellington, United KingdomWest Cove UK
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Some tanning wear and marking due to age. Dustcover worn. Pages great. Year 1940. Hardcover. English. See images for condition. About the book >.>.> At once common and legendary, are exhibited in a detail that brings to light a hundr…ed hitherto unknown factors, and prove a most fascinating study and one whose interests even Mr. Chance's meticulous methods are far from exhausting. To those who read this extraordin-ary book it will be no longer merely a bird with a cry eagerly welcomed and soon wearied of, a bird around which many legends have grown up and of which many ugly things are told. How is it to be accounted for that the cuckoo's egg in very many instances copies in coloration those of her unwilling-or willing-hosts? Why does every cuckoo choose, unless faced with the direst difficulties, one particular species as foster-parents for her progeny? Does the hen cry "Cuckoo" and does the cock suck eggs? How did Mr. Chance and his band of observers evolve a technique by which they could foretell exactly at what nest and on which day a certain cuckoo would lay, and have they proved con-clusively that sh.
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Published by Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd, 1922
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- First Edition
Seller: The Mill Bookshop, Gatehouse of Fleet, United KingdomThe Mill Bookshop
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Publisher Sidgwick & Jackson, London 1922. First edition. Good condition. Green boards with gilt lettering to spine. Wear to corners and ends of spine, spine faded. Pages tanned, foxing to page edges. No markings in text, previous owner's name in pencil on ffep.
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Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, GermanyAHA-BUCH GmbH
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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Published by Lond. Sidgwick & Jackson., 1922
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Seller: The Antique Bookshop & Curios (ANZAAB), Crows Nest, NSW, AustraliaThe Antique Bookshop & Curios (ANZAAB)
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Add to basketOr.cl. xiv,239pp. (sl foxing) 9 b/w plates & 2 plans. The cloth a little flecked & marked else a good copy with a library label on the rear endpaper, but no other library markings. The cuckoo is known particularly for laying its eggs singly in the nests of other birds, who raise the young cuckoo. Ms nots on endpapers. Tipped-in…is an inserted printed leaf from the author requesting help with research.
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Published by Sidgwick & Jackson, London, 1922
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Seller: curtis paul books, inc., Crestline, CA, U.S.A.curtis paul books, inc.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Original green cloth gilt. Boards lightly mottled, extremities sunned. Hint of a warp. Eps tanned, mild foxing to first/last pages. Frontis, illustrations, maps, platns, some folding. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; xiv,239 pages.
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Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, GermanyAHA-BUCH GmbH
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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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Published by London : Sidgwick & Jackson, 1922
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Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, IrelandMW Books Ltd.
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Add to basket1st edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked, blind-bordered cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xiv, 239 pp., 12 unnumbered leaves of plates, portrait frontis, illustrati…ons, map, plans, 21 cm. Subjects; Cuckoos. Parasitic birds. Documentary films. 1 Kg.
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Published by London : Sidgwick & Jackson, 1922
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Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.MW Books
Contact seller5-star seller1st edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked, blind-bordered cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xiv, 239 pp., 12 unnumbered leaves of plates, portrait frontis, illustrati…ons, map, plans, 21 cm. Subjects; Cuckoos. Parasitic birds. Documentary films. 1 Kg.
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Published by Sidgwick & Johnson, London, 1922
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Seller: Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB, Salisbury, CT, U.S.A.Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Green cloth, covers slightly soiled. All one wants to know about the cuckoo bird. One-leaf statement by author tipped in after ffe. Scarce title. BIRDS ORNITHOLOGY.
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Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United KingdomTHE SAINT BOOKSTORE
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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1922 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd repri…nt. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 292 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 292 Language: English.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded…spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1922. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- , Pages:- 281, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 281.
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Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United KingdomTHE SAINT BOOKSTORE
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketFull Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTI…PLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1922] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2017 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 281, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 281.
