Rails of the World: A Monograph of the Family Rallidae
by Ripley, S Dillon
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- ISBN 10
- 087923198X
- ISBN 13
- 9780879231989
- Seller
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Salem, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
David R. Godine, Publisher, 1977-03-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. > DJ > First edition 406 pages. A monograph of the Family Rallidae with 41 full color plates by J. Jenwick Lansdowne. Included is an illustrated chapter about fossil rails by Dr. Storrs L. Olson and an unusual section of photographs of these elusive birds in aviary and natural habitats. Housed in original clamshell box. 10.5in. x 14in. Tan and maroon cloth book cover. Tan cloth with leatherette spine on box. Box has light wear on two corners. The book is in as new condition. Dust jacket spine has light overall soiling and soft crease along front fold. Additional postage will be required for priority mail or shipment to another country.
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- Bookseller
- The Book Bin (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- BBS-0767782
- Title
- Rails of the World: A Monograph of the Family Rallidae
- Author
- Ripley, S Dillon
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 087923198X
- ISBN 13
- 9780879231989
- Publisher
- David R. Godine, Publisher
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1977-03-01
- X weight
- 130 oz
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- Jacket
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- Cloth
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- Spine
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- First Edition
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- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Clamshell Box
- A protective box designed for storing and preserving a bound book or loose sheets. A clamshell box is hinged on one side, with...