Language: English
Published by The University of the State of New York, Albany, 1928
Paperback. Condition: Good. 1st. 104 page softcover with photo illustrations. Title continuation: With a Chapter on The Insect Food of the Dusky Skunk by K. F. Chamberlain. Front cover has a name stamp (a college library),but no indications of library accession. New York State Museum Handbook4. Interior is unmarked, tight and clean - very good condition.
Published by University of the State of New York, Albany NY, 1928
Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
Stitched Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. NY State Museum Handbook 4. 103 pages, a few small chips on bottom edge of covers.; 5 x 7 1/2 ".
Language: English
Published by University of the State of New York, Albany, NY, 1928
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. B/W Photos (illustrator). 1st. 1st printing; printed wraps; small closed tear on front cover; owner' sname; 103 clean, unmarked pagres.
Published by NY State U, 1928
Seller: Sapsucker Books, Grafton, VT, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Wraps 103p iIlus. NY State Museum Handbook 4.
Published by The University of the State of New York, Albany, NY, 1928
Seller: Barry Cassidy Rare Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. Black lettering on front cover and spine. Small black-and-white illustration on front cover and title page. Front cover and title page are virtually identical. 5" x 7 1/2." 103 pages, complete. Forty black-and-white illustrations (Figures), complete. Bibliography follows the first part. Index in back. Pages are virtually pristine and intact except for a browned title page and minuscule age toning on the remaining pages. Covers are very clean and intact except for browning, a small colored pencil mark or streak in upper-left corner on front, a tiny stain in lower-left corner on front, and minuscule wear to extremities. Binding is tight. A Fine copy. New York State Museum Handbook 4, a spotlight on the "dusky skunk" (mephitis mephitis nigra), also known as the Eastern striped skunk, and its behavior in captivity and preference for certain kinds of insects. Replete with many illustrations of young skunks as they progress in their development. Part of the text commends the skunk, amid negative popular depictions, for its fur that can be used in the fur trade and its diet of destructive insects and mice. "The Spring and Summer Activities of the Dusky Skunk in Captivity" authored by William T. Shaw, Assistant Zoologist, New York State Museum. "The Insect Food of the Dusky Skunk" authored by K. F. Chamberlain, Assistant Entomologist, New York State Museum.