The Peregrine Falcon
Ratcliffe, Derek
Published by T & AD Poyser, Calton, Staffordshire
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Octavo, original cloth boards with gilt title and falcon spine, 4 colour plates, b&w plates, b&w illus, map, bibliography, index, pp 416. Previous owner's bookplate front free endpaper. Near-fine condition in like d.j., protected. A detailed study of the peregrine falcon, copiously ilustrated. The book has become a modern classic of ornithology. Seller Inventory # 103158
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Peregrine Falcon
Publisher: T & AD Poyser, Calton, Staffordshire
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Illus. Donald Watson
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 1st Edition.
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Peregrine Falcon
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T & A D Poyser Ltd, UK, 1980
ISBN 10: 0856610267
ISBN 13: 9780856610264
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Seller: Hedgerow Books est.1989, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st. 416pp; illustrated. A touch of wear to head and tail of the jacket's spine. Seller Inventory # 024441
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The Peregrine Falcon
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The peregrine falcon.
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Calton: Poyser (1980)., 1980
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THE PEREGRINE FALCON. By Derek Ratcliffe. With illustrations by Donald Watson.
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Buteo Books. Vermillion, South Dakota. 1980, 1980
ISBN 10: 0931130050
ISBN 13: 9780931130052
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1980). (1980) 1980 1st US edition. Large 8vo (158 x 240mm). Pp416. Colour plates, illustrations by Donald Watson, colour plate of eggs, b/w photographs, maps, bibliography, maroon end-papers. Maroon cloth, spine titled in gilt with gilt peregrine motif. A very good copy in slightly used dust-wrapper. This is a classic in its field which set a standard for subsequent works of this type. "Dr Ratcliffe's account of this especially interesting bird of prey has been eagerly awaited and now more than meets expectations. Not only is this a detailed, definitive study by an internationally acknowledged authority, it is also a well composed work with an easy flow that conceals its author's skilled presentation." This is the American edition of Poyser's original title, the US and UK editions being to all intents and purposes identical. A fascinating and very readable account of these colourful and attractive birds. Chapters include: The peregrine and man; The peregrine's country; Population trends in Britain; Distribution and numbers in Britain; Food and feeding habits; Nesting habitat; The breeding cycle - pairing courtship; The breeding cycle - laying to fledgling; Movements and migration; Breeding density and territory; Population regulation and dynamics; Ecological relationships with other birds; The pesticide story; Other enemies; Appearance, form and geographical variation; Conservation and the future. . Seller Inventory # 40525
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THE PEREGRINE FALCON. By Derek Ratcliffe. With illustrations by Donald Watson.
Published by
Buteo Books. Vermillion, South Dakota. 1980, 1980
ISBN 10: 0931130050
ISBN 13: 9780931130052
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1980). (1980) 1980 1st US edition. Large 8vo (158 x 240mm). Pp416. Colour plates, illustrations by Donald Watson, colour plate of eggs, b/w photographs, maps, bibliography. Maroon cloth, spine titled in gilt with gilt peregrine motif. Fine new unread copy in dust-wrapper. This is a classic in its field which set a standard for subsequent works of this type. "Dr Ratcliffe's account of this especially interesting bird of prey has been eagerly awaited and now more than meets expectations. Not only is this a detailed, definitive study by an internationally acknowledged authority, it is also a well composed work with an easy flow that conceals its author's skilled presentation." This is the American edition of Poyser's original title, the US and UK editions being to all intents and purposes identical. A fascinating and very readable account of these colourful and attractive birds. Chapters include: The peregrine and man; The peregrine's country; Population trends in Britain; Distribution and numbers in Britain; Food and feeding habits; Nesting habitat; The breeding cycle - pairing courtship; The breeding cycle - laying to fledgling; Movements and migration; Breeding density and territory; Population regulation and dynamics; Ecological relationships with other birds; The pesticide story; Other enemies; Appearance, form and geographical variation; Conservation and the future. The first Poyser edition, now long out of print, sells for between £50.00 and 100.00. PREVIOUS PRICE £45.00. Seller Inventory # 20918
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The Peregrine Falcon,
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1980 T & A D Poyser, 1980
ISBN 10: 0856610267
ISBN 13: 9780856610264
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Seller: Wyseby House Books, Newbury, WEST, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. 1980, 1st edition, T & A D Poyser, 8vo., 415pp., coloured plates, plain illustrations, figures, fine, dust jacket. Seller Inventory # GDA-BA44
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The Peregrine Falcon. With illustrations by Donald Watson.
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Calton, Poyser,, 1980
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Seller: Mephisto-Antiquariat, Willebadessen, Germany
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24 cm, gebunden Pp., SU. ill., 416 S., Sehr guter Zustand. In englischer Sprache. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1100. Seller Inventory # 91466
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The Peregrine Falcon
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Staffs: T&A D Poyser Ltd, 1980
ISBN 10: 0856610267
ISBN 13: 9780856610264
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Seller: David Ford Books PBFA, Cley-next-the-Sea, United Kingdom
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Fine. Condition: Very Good. An account of this bird of prey, with illustrations by Donald Watson. HB, 1st ED, 415pp, 16 figures, 23 tables, 336 plates, 4 in colour. Very minor bumping to ends. Dust jacket has small bump to top front corner and light creasing to spine ends. Corresponding bump and light creasing to covers. Crease and tiny tear to front of jacket at spine fold. A near Fine copy in Very Good dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 29710
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The Peregrine Falcon
Published by
T and A.D. Poyser, 1980
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. jacket is a bit shelf rubbed, some sunning/ discoloration on spine. gift inscription. the book and all its contents are clear and presentable. very good copy. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # 8zs
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The Peregrine Falcon.
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Seller: Antiquariaat A. Kok & Zn. B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Vermillion, Buteo Books, [1980]. 416 pp. 32 b./w. plts, 4 col. plts, 16 b./w. figs & 23 tables. Orig. hardcover, d./j. 8vo. With illustrations by Donald Watson. Seller Inventory # 13502
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