Fry Hilary C (96 results)

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Complete natural history of 42 species and sub-species. Dr. Hilary Fry's study of the bee-eaters covers all 24 species of this colorful Family which ranges from southern Europe, Africa and the Middle East, to India, China, south-east Asia, and Australia. A major part of the book comprises the species accounts, with complementary color plates of 42 species and sub-species and detailed maps depicting the geography of their evolution. In addition there are chapters on the bee-eaters' evolutionary development, their food and foraging behavior, and relationships with apiculture; of particular interest are chapters on social and reproductive life, the role of 'helpers' at the nest, and the meaning of plumage and social distinctions between the species. The author's color plates delight the eye and accurately portray plumage and 'jizz'. They are fully supplemented by more than 100 drawings by John Busby, capturing the essence of these birds with a rare deftness and vitality. 8 color plates, drawings by John Busby, and large-format distribution maps. John Busby (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Good. Missing. Hardcover ex-library with typical marks shows moderate cover wear. Text is unmarked. Ships FAST.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1992/1999. Birds, Natural History. Princeton University Press. Very good - near fine paperback 324p. 6/25.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Complete natural history of 42 species and sub-species. <P>Dr. Hilary Fry's study of the bee-eaters covers all 24 species of this colorful Family which ranges from southern Europe, Africa and the Middle East, to India, China, south-east Asia, and Australia. <P>A major part of the book comprises the species accounts, with complementary color plates of 42 species and sub-species and detailed maps depicting the geography of their evolution. In addition there are chapters on the bee-eaters' evolutionary development, their food and foraging behavior, and relationships with apiculture; of particular interest are chapters on social and reproductive life, the role of 'helpers' at the nest, and the meaning of plumage and social distinctions between the species. <P>The author's color plates delight the eye and accurately portray plumage and 'jizz'. They are fully supplemented by more than 100 drawings by John Busby, capturing the essence of these birds with a rare deftness and vitality. 8 color plates, drawings by John Busby, and large-format distribution maps. John Busby (illustrator). …

Condition: Very Good. 552 pp., hardcover, very good in a worn dust jacket. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Martin Woodcock; Ian Willis (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near fine. First Edition. Octavo, 9 1/4" tall, xi + 324 pages with intertextual color and black and white illustration, gilt spine titles on blue cloth. A near fine, generally clean and neat hard cover over-all with light shelf wear, binding tight, paper white, but small color dots affixed to entries of birds seen In a near fine, lightly worn dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. hardback, octavo, a well preserved and tightly bound copy with a clean and unmarked text and in a pictorial dust jacket which is faintly creased at the head of the spine & is now protected in a non-adhesive archival film sleeve. Illustrated, colour plates, 304pp. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. hardback, octavo, a very good tightly bound copy in a well preserved pictorial dust jacker. The text is clean and unmarked. Illustrated by John Busby in b&w and with colour plates by the author, 304pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. 1st US Edition. Hardcover with dustjacket, book is in excellent condition, a tiny bump on the bottom edge is the only remarkable flaw and is too insignificant to lower our rating of "Fine," the jacket has one minor flaw: mild to moderate rubbing to the glossy surface, the jacket is clean and attractive and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, the first comprehensive treatment of these families in one volume, "40 magnificent plates by Alan Harris show every species, all main subspecies, and most sex and age variations - 350 portraits in all," also includes color maps and a bibliography ; ; 324 pages.…

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Martin Woodcock (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. xii, 324pp, with colour and black and white illustrations. Blue cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering on the spine. 8vo. Volume is neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. In its original illustrated, glossy dust jacket, slightly shelf worn and slightly rubbed on extreme edges.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback. Book Condition: Very Good. Christopher Helm, London, UK 1999. 344 pages. Nice Firm Clean copy ! Size: 8vo. Birds Science/Nature::Biology 0448.

Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. HARDCOVER; small stain, tear and chip along top edge of dustjacket; several small very light spots on edges, o/w book in very good condition. This is a heavy volume; extra shipping may be required for priority mail or international orders. Martin Woodcock; Ian Willis (illustrator). Book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. Color illustrated glossy card cover. A comprehensive identification guide to the 123 species of kingfishers, bee-eaters, and rollers throughout the world. Detailed text. With 40 color plates, numerous line drawings, and more than 100 range maps. Faint scuff and short pressure mark to front cover. Otherwise clean, tight, and unworn. Alan Harris (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Signed and inscribed by author Stuart Keith and Emil K. Urban on title page. Hardcover with dust jacket. Book is in very nice condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight. Dust jacket has a tiny closed tear on edge. Dust jacket now nicely protected in mylar cover. Martin Woodcock; Ian Willis (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 669 pages. Large book with solid binding. Dust jacket is a little worn looking but has protected the book well. Universally recognized as by far the most authoritative and comprehensive work ever published, Birds of Africa, Volume V is the second of four volumes to deal with the Passerine birds of the continent. The families treated fall into the following groups: thrushes, Old World warblers, Old World flycatchers, monarch flycatchers wattle-eyes and puffback flycatchers. The editors and artists have worked closely with nine other authors--all acknowledged experts on their bird families--to produce a superb reference in which encyclopedic texts on every species are complemented by accurate and detailed paintings and drawings of the birds themselves. Full bibliographies, acoustic references and indexes complete this marvelous reference. Martin Woodcock (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 8vo, xi + pp324 with 40 colour plates of the species by Alan Harris and colour distribution maps showing breeding and wintering range . Hardcover in dust jacket. Unclipped DJ in near fine condition with a tiny bit of rubbing to top of spine. Publishers blue cloth binding with gilt titles to spine near fine with small bump to bottom of spine. Inside in excellent fine and unread condition. A near fine copy of this book showing a review of the 123 species of kingfisher, bee-eater and roller, with all the main types and most sex and age variations being shown. Text and plates are closely co-ordinated with emphasis on behaviour, field characters and identification. Alan Harris (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition. New copy supplied in the original publisher's box. Priority orders will be dispatched by Royal Mail TRACKED 24 or courier (particularly if over 2kg). Standard mail will be dispatched by Royal Mail TRACKED 48 (up to 2kg), heavier items by courier . Overseas orders will be dispatched by Royal Mail International.Tracked. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR MY PRIVACY POLICY. Woodcock, Martin; Willis, Ian (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: As New. Like New. First Edition. Faded spine, otherwise as new hardcover in dust jacket. This volume includes: Phasianidae, Guineafowl, Congo Peacock, Quail, Partridges and Francolins, Button-quail, Rails, Flufftails, Crakes, Gallinules, Moorhens and Coots, Cranes, Finfoots, Bustards, Jacanas, Painted-snipes, Crab Plover, Oystercatchers, Stilts and Avocets, Thick-knees, Stone curlews and Dikkops, Egyptian Plover, Coursers, Pratincoles, Plovers, Lapwings, Sandpipers and Snipe, Phalaropes, Skuas, Gulls, Terns, Skimmers, Auks, Sandgrouse, Pigeons and Doves. Martin Woodcock; Ian Willis (illustrator). …

Fine. First edition. in softcover 324pp, h: 24 cm. With 40 colour plates painted by Alan Harris, colour distribution maps, regional maps & line drawings. Covers for the first time in one volume all 123 species of these stunning birds found in the world. With introduction on behaviour, distribution & classification. Fine book . a lovely copy . No inscriptions. Pictures available. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dazzling in their beauty, many of the 123 species of kingfisher, bee-eater and roller are very poorly known. This reference provides a review of the group showing every species, all the main races and most sex and age variations. Text and plates are closely co-ordinated with emphasis on behaviour, field characters and identifcation. Colour maps showing breeding and wintering ranges are also included. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Small faint fluid mark on top front corner of jacket. colour plates by Martin Woodcock, line drawings by Ian Willis, acoustic references by Claude Chappuis (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A little fading on the spine of the jacket. colour plates by Martin Woodcock, line drawings by Ian Willis, acoustic references by Claude Chappuis (illustrator).

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book - very good, dust wrapper - very good. Helm Identification Guide. 123 species, 40 colour plates. Harris, Alan (illustrator).

Fine. First edition. Hardcover book. Cloth and pictorial dustjacket. 324pp, h: 24 cm. With 40 colour plates painted by Alan Harris, colour distribution maps, regional maps & line drawings. Covers for the first time in one volume all 123 species of these stunning birds found in the world. With introduction on behaviour, distribution & classification. A near Fine book in near Fine jacket . A few very feint foxing spots to end paper, Top closed top page block feintly spotted. . No inscriptions. Pictures available. Harris, Alan (illustrator).…