Phylogeny and Classification of the Birds A Study in Molecular Evolution by Sibley, Charles G.; Jon E. Ahlquist

Yale University Press. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

UsedVeryGood. We flipped through this book and didn't notice any notes or underlines. There may be stickers or sticker residue on the cover. The dust jacket shows noticeable wear and tear. This is a hardcover copy. Some writing on the text block edge. The book is slightly cocked. Fast Shipping - Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!

Brand: Yale University Press, 1991-01-23. hardcover. Used: Good.

New Haven, CT.: Yale University Press, 1991. 1st . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 976pp.incl.index; HB blue w/blk.&silver; slight rub w/clean,tight pgs. DJ palegreen w/blue&blk.; spine sunned. "This new book presents the results of a study of the evolutionary history and classification of living birds based on comparisons of the DNAs (genetic material) of about 1,700 species of birds.

New Haven, Ct: Yale University Press, 1990. xxiii, 976, 385 text figs. . HB. Vg in d/w (spine slightly faded).. . [9780300040852]

New Haven: Yale University Press, 1990. xxiii, 976, 385 text figs. . HB. Vg in d/w (spine slightly faded). . [9780300040852]

Yale University Press, 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. 976 pages. 7-1/4 by 10-1/4 inches. Based on the genetic material of 1,700 bird species. With an introduction to the structure and function of DNA. First edition (first printing). A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. A large, heavy book. From the Harvard office library of the paleontologist and leading advocate for evolution, Stephen Jay Gould. With a posthumous tipped in bookplate indicating the provenance. *** Intellectually, Gould understood the true nature of these bookplates, but the book collector in him appreciated them. In his essay 'A Seahorse for All Races' Gould writes about one of his prized possessions, a book from Charles Dickens' library: 'Dickens made no annotations, but a bookplate on the cover, presumably inserted as a come-on for a sale after Dickens' death in 1870, does prove that [he] kept and shelved the book.' *** We offer our Gould bookplates, printed letterpress in two colors, in the same spirit. This book presents… Read More

Yale University Press, 1991-01-23. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Brand: Yale University Press, 1991-01-23. hardcover. Used:Good.