Birds of Paradox: Birdlife in Australia and New Zealand by Pollard, Jack (editor) - 1967

Lansdowne Press, Melbourne, 1967. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. 1.2 kg; XVI, 248 pp., foreword by author, acknowledgements. The text is illustrated with black and white photography of both Australian and New Zealand birds. Dark blue boards with gilt writing on spine. Tape transfer marks on endpages. Illustrated dustwrapper, by Robin Hill showing various Australian birds, with black background and white writing on front and back panel. The dustwrapper is lightly rubbed, along the edges The birds of Australia and New Zealand are some of the most unusual known, in this book they are celebrated in tales, verse and lore. The contributors range from John Gould and Joseph Banks to Mary Gilmore and Judith Wright. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Category: Natural History & Resources; Natural History -- Birds; Natural History -- Ornithology; Australia; Inventory No: 0207917. . THIS BOOK WILL INCUR EXTRA POST OUTSIDE OF AUSTRALIA, BECAUSE IT IS OVER 1 Kg WITHOUT PACKAGING, PLEASE ENQUIRE BEFORE ORDERING.