Watts H Temple (7 results)

Hardcover. First Edition. Octavo. Good Hardcover w/ Good Dustjacket; white spine with black lettering; DJ has some discoloration and surface marks on front, creasing and tears to top and bottom edges and corners; boards show minor shelf wear but otherwise clean; binding tight; text block clean; b/w and color illustrations throughout; previous owner name in ink on ffep; maps on both endpapers; 481 pp. 1347486. FP New Rockville Stock.

Hard Back. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Temple Watts, B. (illustrator). 1st Edition. Gift inscription to reverse of FFEP, otherwise crisp, clean and bright. DJ lightly bumped and lightly marked with small tear at bottom of spine. With colour plates.

4to. Cloth-backed wrappers. Stamp on front cover. b/w maps with 5 fold-out maps. Good copy. @This report revises & elarges the material which appeared in the Summary of Oil Drilling Activities in Australia & New Guinea in Report No. 41.@.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Betty Temple Watts (illustrator). 2nd Edition. This book describes the life histories of the birds of the south-eastern highlands of the Commonwealth, a region extending from Goulburn, NSW, almost to Melbourne, Vic, and including Canberra, the Australian Capital Territory and the Australian Alps and associated mountain systems. Much of the region is over 2,000 feet , and it contains several lakes, notably Lake George and Bathurst, so many of the waterfowl and waders are included in the handbook. **The jacket is price clipped and in a protective plastic sleeve.**.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Betty Temple Watts (illustrator). First Edition. HEAVY. 482 pages, 34 colour plates with keys, 13 other plates, figures, maps, end-paper maps: Physiographic map of the South-eastern highlands. Cloth boards in dust-jacket which is sunned, with a 4cm tear from the upper corner, and loss of surface colour across a section at the centre of the rear panel. The book describes the life historiesof the birds in the region extending from Goulburn, NSW, almost to Melbourne, and includng Canberra, the ACT, and the Australian Alps and associated mountain systems. The birds are arranged in systematic order, and descriptions of their identification, voice, distribution, feeding, and habits are given. The illustrations, by Betty Temple Watts, show the exact colouring and typical posture of each species. Size: 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Betty Temple Watts (illustrator). First Edition. Hardcover. 481 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: A. H. & A.W. Reed, Australia, 1969. First Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition but dust jacket is not included. More specifically: Covers have superficial rubbing/wear. Corners of boards are lightly bumped. Page edges are lightly browned and slightly soiled. . Previous owner's name in ink. *** Illustrator: Betty Temple Watts. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Animals & Birds; ISBN: 0589070169. ISBN/EAN: 9780589070168. Inventory No: 21030429. This item is heavy and may require additional shipping costs for destinations outside Australia.

Hardback. H.J. Frith; Illustrated by Betty Temple Watts , A.H. and A.W. Reed, Sydney. Author: H.J. Frith; Illustrated by Betty Temple Watts Binding: HardbackPublished: A.H. and A.W. Reed, Sydney, 1969Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Blue boards in good condition. Surface wear on DJ with a few tears. Otherwise clean and bright copy. This authoritative volume in Australian ornithology presents detailed life histories, behavioural patterns, and habitat profiles of bird species inhabiting the elevated regions from Goulburn through the ACT to the Victorian Alps. Edited by H.J. Frith and illustrated by Betty Temple Watts, the book documents over 100 species with scientific precision and artistic clarity, combining field research with full-colour plates and distribution maps. It argues for the ecological significance of high country avifauna, illustrating how altitude, climate, and vegetation shape evolutionary adaptation and seasonal movement. The text instructs both amateur birders and professional ecologists in identification, nesting habits, and conservation concerns. As a landmark reference in regional field biology, it remains essential for understanding Australia's montane ecosystems. Hardback.