The Black Eagle: A Study
by GARGETT, Valerie; ARNOTT, Graeme & DAVIES, Robert (illus.)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Near fine
- ISBN 10
- 0620119160
- ISBN 13
- 9780620119160
- Seller
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London, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Randburg, South Africa: Acorn Books, 1990. Signed and limited to 200 copies of which this is no. 63. Hardcover. Near fine. 279 p. 29 cm book in 30 cm slipcase. Includes limited-edition print no. 63/200 signed by Davies. 40 colour plates, 53 figures, 60 tables. Half leather with marbled paper boards. Signed by Gargett on half title which also states Volume 63 John Brunton. Faint stains on one side of slipcase.
The most detailed, comprehensive study of an eagle species ever undertaken. Every aspect of the Black Eagle's life, including distribution, appearance, sounds, hunting patterns, nests, and breeding are covered. Numerous illustrations and photographs allow the reader to appreciate the beauty of these South African raptors of the Matobo Hills.
The most detailed, comprehensive study of an eagle species ever undertaken. Every aspect of the Black Eagle's life, including distribution, appearance, sounds, hunting patterns, nests, and breeding are covered. Numerous illustrations and photographs allow the reader to appreciate the beauty of these South African raptors of the Matobo Hills.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Attic Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 125556
- Title
- The Black Eagle: A Study
- Author
- GARGETT, Valerie; ARNOTT, Graeme & DAVIES, Robert (illus.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Signed and limited to 200 copies of which this is no. 63
- ISBN 10
- 0620119160
- ISBN 13
- 9780620119160
- Publisher
- Acorn Books
- Place of Publication
- Randburg, South Africa
- Date Published
- 1990
- Keywords
- Black eagles, Ornithology, Raptors, Matobo Hills, Birds
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Marbled Paper
- Decorative colored paper that imitates marble with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern. Commonly used as the end papers or...
- Half Title
- The blank front page which appears just prior to the title page, and typically contains only the title of the book, although, at...