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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Condition: acceptable. Dust jacket is worn. Pages are sunned. Item has water damage. Hardcover.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Binding tight and square. Pages clean and free of writing or marks.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Digby, R David (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Language: English
Published by Comstock/Cornell University Press, 1982
ISBN 10: 0801414547 ISBN 13: 9780801414541
Oversized Hardcover. Condition: Good.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. Digby, R David (illustrator). A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.
Language: English
Published by University Press of Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi / London, England, 1988
ISBN 10: 0878053417 ISBN 13: 9780878053414
Seller: Andover Books and Antiquities, Andover, MA, U.S.A.
Softcover. xxix, 223 pp. Literary Conversations Series. Softcover. LCC: 8721481 Very good condition; on covers: traces of wear on edges, with a few very light creases and previous owner's name on front.
Language: English
Published by William Collins Sons and Co, 1982
ISBN 10: 0002192519 ISBN 13: 9780002192514
Seller: Fieldfare Bird and Natural History Books, Taunton, SOMER, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable. Illus. By R. David Digby (illustrator). 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. NO.
Language: English
Published by Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY, 1982
ISBN 10: 0801414547 ISBN 13: 9780801414541
Seller: Antiquarius Booksellers, Falkland, BC, Canada
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. R. David Digby (illustrator). 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. Book.
Language: English
Published by Spur Publications with The World Pheasant Association, Surrey, 1977
ISBN 10: 0904558371 ISBN 13: 9780904558371
Seller: Frey Fine Books, Rougemont, NC, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. J.C. Harrison and R. David Digby. (illustrator). 2nd edition. 2nd edition, 1977. A Very Good copy lacking dust jacket. 4to., 395 pp., bound in publishers red cloth with title in gilt on front cover and spine. Spine very slightly faded; tips, edges and top/base of spine rubbed. Text edges and end pages lightly finger soiled. Text appears unmarked.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Illus. By R. David Digby (illustrator). First Edition. the jacket and book appear a little shelf rubbed. minor foxing. all plates and pages are clean and neat. excellent binding. may require extra postage outside South Africa. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. J.C. Harrison; R. David Digby (illustrator). Dust jacket in good condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. CLEAN COVER AND CONTENT PAGES. New protective mylar applied to dust jacket before shipping. See photos for more information. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Published by Comstock / Cornell University Press, 1982
ISBN 10: 0801414547 ISBN 13: 9780801414541
Seller: The Old Sage Bookshop, Prescott, AZ, U.S.A.
First Edition
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.
Language: English
Published by World Pheasant Association, 1977
ISBN 10: 0904558371 ISBN 13: 9780904558371
Seller: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
J.C. Harrison; R. David Digby (illustrator). 2nd edition, 1977. A clean, tidy copy in tight binding. Dust jacket not price-clipped; a little yellowed. This is a heavy book (about 2.3kg packed); additional postage may be required outside the UK. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.
Language: English
Published by Comstock / Cornell University Press, Ithaca, New York,, 1987
Seller: Clerc Fremin, Steingaden, Germany
188 Seiten Zustand: Keine Beschädigungen, keine Eintragungen, dezent lichtrandig. Rücken, Ecken, Kanten sind gut. Der Schutzumschlag ist am Rand leicht berieben/bestoßen. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1364 Hardcover, kartoniert, mit Schutzumschlag.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Illus. By R. David Digby (illustrator). 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. Book.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Digby, R David (illustrator). 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.
Language: English
Published by Spur Publications, Hindhead Surrey, 1977
ISBN 10: 0904558371 ISBN 13: 9780904558371
Seller: Buybyebooks, Honiton, United Kingdom
Fabric & Board. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. J C Harrison & R David Digby (illustrator). 2nd Edition. Red fabric on board covers with gilt titles and decoration to front and spine, some light edge wearwith bumped spine top & bottom, blue paint to a small section to front with a couple of spots, may well clean off. 395 numbered pages including index, b/w & colour illustrated, unmarked internally. Binding secure but a bit loose to title page, nothing actually loose, looks like front board has been bent back a bit too far. Bright inside with good colour. Size 22 x 28.5 cm. Heavy book so sadly extra postage for delivery outside UK.
Language: English
Published by Comstock / Cornell University Press. Ithaca, New York. 1982, 1982
ISBN 10: 0801414547 ISBN 13: 9780801414541
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
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. .
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. R. David Digby (illustrator). First Edition. 188 pages. 39 colour plates by David Digby and numerous b/w sketches throughout. Original dust jacket near fine, a hint of toning to the flaps, not price-clipped. Hard back binding fine. Contents clean and tight, no inscriptions, no foxing. A fine bright copy, virtually as new from the library of Eric Hoskings. No bookplate. Size: 4to. Book.
Language: English
Published by UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA PR, 1992
ISBN 10: 0812214064 ISBN 13: 9780812214062
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Condition: New. This story of the Houston and Woodward families continuing public service offers a unique perspective on Philadelphia history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.Über den AutorBy David R. Contosta. Foreword by E. Digby Ba.
Language: English
Published by Collins. London. 1982, 1982
ISBN 10: 0002192519 ISBN 13: 9780002192514
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
Illus. By R. David Digby (illustrator). 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. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. Ownership name & bookplate of ornithologist Roger Lovegrove. "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. .
Language: English
Published by World Pheasant Association, 1977
ISBN 10: 0904558371 ISBN 13: 9780904558371
Seller: SN Books Ltd, Thetford, United Kingdom
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. J.C. Harrison; R. David Digby (illustrator). Orders shipped daily from the UK. Professional seller.
Language: English
Published by Spur Publications January 1977, 1977
ISBN 10: 0904558371 ISBN 13: 9780904558371
Seller: The Book Garden, Bountiful, UT, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good - Cash. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. J.C. Harrison; R. David Digby (illustrator). General use wear, surface and edges rubbed with some creasing. Corners bumped and show wear. Pages show reader wear. Unmarked pages. There is some spotting to the top edge of the text block. The DJ edges and corners have yellowing and rubbing. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.
hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
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Published by Collins London 1982, 1982
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
First Edition
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.
Language: English
Published by SURREY SPUR PUBLICATIONS, 1977
ISBN 10: 0904558371 ISBN 13: 9780904558371
Seller: Hawkridge Books, Bakewell, United Kingdom
J.C. Harrison; R. David Digby (illustrator). 2ND EDITION. QUARTO, VERY GOOD COPY IN DUSTWRAP. ILLUSTRATED WITH 32 PLATES BY J.C. HARRISON AND 21 MAPS & DIAGRAMS, TOGETHER WITH COLOURED FRONTISPIECE BY R. DAVID DIGBY.
Language: English
Published by New York, New York, U.S.A.: Howell Book House, 1983
ISBN 10: 0904558371 ISBN 13: 9780904558371
Seller: Rob the Book Man, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. J.C. Harrison; R. David Digby (illustrator). 2nd Edition. Large hardcover in very good + condition with near fine dust jacket. Small name embossed on front end page, otherwise clean. 2nd Edition.