Tuck Leslie (33 results)
Published by Canadian Wildlife Service, 1960
- Softcover
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. Canadian Wildlife Series: 1.
Published by Canadian Wildlife Service, Ottawa, 1960
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.Abacus Bookshop
Contact seller5-star sellerhardcover. 1st. 8vo, 260 pp. Nearly fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket. Illus. with photos (illustrator).
Published by Department of Northern Affairs and Resources, Ottawa Canada, 1960
- Softcover
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Very Good. 260 pages. previous owner's bookplate on inside front cover. Canadian Wildlife Series 1. ; 6 x 9 ".
Published by Canadian Wildlife Service, Ottawa, Canada, 1960
- Softcover
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Very Good. Ottawa, Canada: Canadian Wildlife Service, 1960. Color and b&w phtotos, illustrations. maps, bibliography. index, 260 pages. A study of the genus Uria: Evolution and adaptation of murres, distribution and populations of murre colonies, breeding biology; effects of food, feeding, disease, predatio…n and environmental changes; economics and interaction with man. . Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo.
Published by Canadian Wildlife Service, Ottawa, 1960
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.Willis Monie-Books, ABAA
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. Top edge of DJ has a small tear and light wear.
Language: English
Published by Canada. Environment Canada. Wildlife Service, 1972
- Hardcover
Seller: Cape Breton Regional Library, Sydney, NS, CanadaCape Breton Regional Library
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Book is square and binding is tight. Text is clean throughout. Cover boards are in great shape with no noticeable shelf wear. Although a library item, it only circulated twice. Former library book with usual library stamps, tape stains, markings and shelf wear.
Language: English
Published by Ministry of the Environment, Canada, 1972
- Hardcover
Seller: Rainy Day Books, Courtenay, BC, CanadaRainy Day Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Monograph Series No. 5. First end papers have small stain, else a clean tight copy with very light wear. Heavy book to ship.
Published by Canadian Wildlife Service, Ottawa, 1972
- Hardcover
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Ottawa: Canadian Wildlife Service, 1972. Canadian Wildlife Service Monograph 5. . Pictorial Boards. Very Good.
Published by Canadian Wildlife Service, Ottawa Canada, 1972
- Hardcover
Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.Chequamegon Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good with no dust jacket. Monograph Series Number 5: Genus, Species, and Population and Man. 428 pages. Front hinge 1/4" separation from binding, but is sturdily attached, ; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 ".
Language: French
Published by Service canadien de la faune (Série Faune du Canada No 1), Canada, 1960
- Softcover
Seller: Librairie La forêt des Livres, Lévis, QC, CanadaLibrairie La forêt des Livres
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Add to basketCouverture souple. Condition: Très bon. Cartes géographiques, schémas, planches en noir et blanc; 23cm. Appendices, Bibliographie, Index. Très bon état (propre et solide. Étiquettes vierge en deuxième de couverture; très légère usure au coin supérieur droit de la couverture.
Language: English
Published by Canadian Wildlife Service, Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada, 1972
- Hardcover
Seller: LOE BOOKS, Bathpool, CORNW, United KingdomLOE BOOKS
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. Pp. 429. Colour frontispiece, b/w photographs and line illustrations, distribution maps, tables, bibliography. Canadian Wildlife Service Monograph Series No.5. Binding very good and bright, contents clean and tight, no inscriptions. A fine copy. A heavy book and a small postal surcharge may apply.
Published by Canadian Wildlife Service, Ottawa, 1972
- Hardcover
Seller: Z & Z Books, Newburyport, MA, U.S.A.Z & Z Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Ottawa: Canadian Wildlife Service, 1972. Canadian Wildlife Service Monograph 5. Pictorial Boards. Very Good.
Published by Nuttall Ornithological Club, 1987
- Hardcover
- Signed
Seller: The Book Bin, Salem, OR, U.S.A.The Book Bin
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Inscribed by author William [as Bill] Montevecchi to a previous owner at title page. Green cloth with gold titling and decoration, very good with sticker remnants to back cover, light shelf-wear. Spine square. Binding sound. No jacket, if issued. Pages bright, text unmarked. Signed.
Seller: Callahan and Company Booksellers, Peterborough, NH, U.S.A.Callahan and Company Booksellers
Contact seller5-star sellerCanadian Wildlife Service, Ottawa, 1960. Illustrated with b&w photographs and maps. 6" x 9". 260 pp. Paperbound. A monograph on the two species of murres. "They occupy in the Northern Hemisphere an ecological niche similar to that occupied in the Southern Hemisphere by penguins.". Very good.
Published by The Nuttall Ornithological Club, Cambridge, M.A., 1987
- Hardcover
- Signed
Seller: Montreal Books, Westmount, QC, CanadaMontreal Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. Inscribed to previous owner and signed by Montevecchi. Light shelfwear to covers, otherwise very nice. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book.
Published by The Nuttall Ornithological Club, Cambridge, M.A., 1987
- Hardcover
- Signed
Seller: RPBooks, Champlain, NY, U.S.A.RPBooks
Contact seller3-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. Inscribed to previous owner and signed by Montevecchi. Light shelfwear to covers, otherwise very nice. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book.
Published by Ottowa, 1972
- Hardcover
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Canadian Wildlife Service Monograph 5.
Language: English
Published by Canadian Wildlife Service, Ottawa, 1972
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Calluna Books, Morpeth, United KingdomCalluna Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No jacket issued. 1st Edition. Book - very good. Hardback. Canadian Wildlife Series: 5. Weight exceeds standard 1.0 kg rate - extra postage may be required for some overseas destinations.
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Published by Canadian Wildlife Service, 1972
- Hardcover
Seller: West Cove UK, Wellington, United KingdomWest Cove UK
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Some light tanning due to age. Spine a little faded. Hardcover. English. See images for condition. About the book >.>.> The Snipes: A Study of the Genus Capella by Leslie Tuck offers an in-depth examination of the common snipe (…Gallinago gallinago) and its North American counterpart, Wilson's snipe (Gallinago gallinago delicata). This monograph investigates the biology, habitat, and migratory patterns of these shorebirds, highlighting their significance in both folklore and as a sought-after game species. The text details how their population dynamics have been affected by historical market hunting and environmental changes, such as droughts and extreme cold, which have posed threats to their breeding stock. Tuck's research predominantly took place in Newfoundland, with additional studies conducted in various locations across Canada and the southern United States, specifically in rice fields and coastal marshes of Louisiana. He also explored wintering ecosystems in Bermuda, Trinidad, and Venezuela. Tuck underscores the importance of these studies for understanding the snipe's biology and managing hunting regulations to ensure the species' survival, especially as it serves as a buffer for waterfowl hunters.The monograph addresses the broader context of the snipe's habitat preferences, focusing on remote bogs and marshes that provide suitable breeding grounds, yet are often inhospitable to humans. It stresses the need for ongoing research and conservation efforts, particularly given the challenges posed by climate variability. Through literature review and field observations, Tuck seeks to deepen the understanding of various subspecies of common snipe and their ecological roles within North America.
Published by Ottawa, Department of Northern Affairs & National Resources. 1960, 1960
- Softcover
Seller: Antiquariaat Schot, Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, NetherlandsAntiquariaat Schot
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Add to basketOriginal publisher's sewn paperback, pictorial frontcover, large 8vo: 260pp., photographs, maps, 34 figs, 29 tables, graphs., appendices, index, bibliography, table of contents, . Very fine copy. Volume 1: Canadian Wildlife Series.
Published by Information Canada / Environment Canada Wildlife Service. Ottawa, Ontario. 1972, 1972
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United KingdomCoch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd
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Add to basketALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1972). 1972 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 236mm). Pp429. Colour photograph frontispiece, b/w photographs and line illustrations, distribution maps, tables, bibliography. Photograph paper-covered boards. Minor faults, slight use, slight soiling… to edges. Good-plus. A highly detailed account of the species and sub-species of the genus Capella. Chapters include: The genus; Goat of the bogs; Morphology; Taxonomy and geographical distribution; Breeding habitat and territories. The Species: Spring migration; Pair-formation and mating behaviour; The nest, eggs, and incubation; The care and growth of the chick; Feeding habitats and food; Fall migration; Winter habitat; Parasites and natural mortality; Plumages, moults, and weights. Population and Man: Population structure and hunting; Management - marshes, rice fields, cattle pastures, burns, bog reclamation, management in Europe, management in the southeastern United States, conclusions. .
Published by Roger Duhamel, Ottawa, 1965
- Softcover
Seller: Librairie à la bonne occasion, Lévis, QC, CanadaLibrairie à la bonne occasion
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Add to basketBroché. Condition: Bon. ( IN FRENCH - EN FRANÇAIS ) 284 pages; Les marmettes: leur répartition, leurs populations et leurs particularités biologiques. Étude du genre Uria. Abondamment illustré de photos en noir, cartes géographiques et tableaux.; Broché. Ex-exemplaire de bibliothèque avec les marques habituelles. Couverture un p…eu éraflée avec plis de lecture au dos. Coins légèrement écornés. Livre propre à l'intérieur et solide. En bon état. Size: 8vo. Livre.
Published by Canada Wildlife Service, Ottawa, 1960
- First Edition
Seller: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, United KingdomCotswold Internet Books
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Add to basketCondition: Used - Very Good. VG paperback. First edition. Canadian Wildlife series 1. Colour & B&W illustrations. A tidy copy in firm binding Used - Very Good. VG paperback.
Published by Nuttall Ornithological Club, Cambridge, Mass., 1987
- Hardcover
Seller: Quickhatch Books, Ottawa, ON, CanadaQuickhatch Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. VG in like jacket. ix, 273 p., ill., maps, figures, references, appendices.
Published by New York: Canadian Wildlife Service, 1972., 1972
- Hardcover
Seller: Andrew Isles Natural History Books, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaAndrew Isles Natural History Books
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Add to basketOctavo,428 pp.,colour frontispiece, photographs, laminated boards. Canadian Wildlife Service Monograph Series, number 5.
- Hardcover
Seller: Libro Co. Italia Srl, San Casciano Val di Pesa, FI, ItalyLibro Co. Italia Srl
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Add to basketCartonato. Condition: fine. English Text.Canada, Environment Canada Wildlife Service, 1972; hardback, pp. 414, 1 col. plates, b/w ill., cm 16x23,5.(Canadian Wildlife Service. Monograph Series. 5). Libro.
Published by Ottawa : Queen's Printer and Controller of Stationery, 1960
- Hardcover
Seller: Klondyke, Almere, NetherlandsKlondyke
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Original boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, 8vo. Canadian Wildlife Series 1.; Slightly foxed on endpapers and stiker on it.
Published by Roger Duhamel, F. R. S. C., Queen's Printer adn Controller of Stationery, Ottawa, ON, 1961
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: J. Wyatt Books, Ottawa, ON, CanadaJ. Wyatt Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 260 pages in very good condition. Pages are clean and unmarked with a section of black and white plates in the center of the book. Bound in green cloth with gilt titles on the spine. Blue and green dustjacket in very good condition with white and bl…ack titles. Lightly worn around the edges with small chips. Lightly faded on the spine. 1ST EDITION. VG+/VG. Book.
Published by Environment Canada Wildlife Service, Ottawa, 1972
- Hardcover
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Add to basketHard. Condition: Very Good Minus. No Jacket. Spine sunned, closed edges and endpapers foxed, content very clean and tight. Size: 8vo.
Published by Information Canada, Ottawa, 1972
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: J. Wyatt Books, Ottawa, ON, CanadaJ. Wyatt Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 428 pages in near fine condition. Pages are clean and unmarked with black and white illustrations throughout. Previous owner's signature on the ffep. Page edges are lightly smudged. Bound in green illustrated cloth with black titles. Lightly worn around the edges. 1ST EDITION. NF. Bo…ok.
