Birds from the Seas, Swamps and Scrubs of Australia by Frauca, Harry - 1967

Heinemann, Melbourne, 1967. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Claudy and Harry Frauca -- Photographers . 122 pages, list of illustrations, index of common names, index of scientific names and bibliography. The text is illustrated with copious black-and-white photography and the occasional coloured photographs. Pale yellow and green coloured boards with green map of Australia within the pale yellow section and green writing on the spine. Photographic dust wrapper, showing frogmouth owls against a black-and-white background with gilt and black writing on the front panel and gilt, white and black on the spine. A little yellowing of the white of the background of the dust wrapper. Some creasing to the top and bottom dust wrapper edges. Previous owner's name on the 1st page. A photographic study of the birds of Australian birds of the seas, scrubs and swamps. The author is predominantly interested in the young of birds and so there is a plethora of baby birds illustrated.  This is the first Australian edition. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Claudy and Harry Frauca -- Photographers . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Natural History & Resources; Ornithology; Animals & Birds. Inventory No: 0258193. .