Riversleigh: The Story Of Animals In Ancient Rainforests Of Inland Australia by Michael Archer; Suzanne Hand; Henk Godthelp - 1991

Hardback. Very Good.

Reed Natural History/New Holland (AUS). Revised edition. Hardcover. Used; Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 12/01/1994

Sydney; Reed; 1991. hardcover and dustwrapper in very good condition. 264 pages, colour photos and illusts

Balgowlah, NSW: Reed Books Pty Ltd, 1994. 264pp, index, 2 appendices, glossary, bibliography, numerous colour ills, pictorial end papers. Or green cloth in pictorial jacket. Light edge wear to jacket. Lavishly illustrated account of one of the richest fossil deposits in the world. Discoveries ranging from primitive platypus to 7 meter pythons, & giant kangaroos to ancestors of the Tasmanian tiger are described and pictured. Only 2 or 3 places in the world offer nearly as rich a fossil record and this book presents Riversleigh in spectacular fashion. Winner of the Whitley Award.. Second Edition, Enlarged. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Folio.

Reed Natural History/New Holland (AUS), 1994-12. Hardcover. Good.

Reed Books Australia, 1991. Hardcover in Dustjacket. Near Fine. First Edition 264 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 29 cm. First Edition. #230424#0816 Foreword by Sir David Attenborough.Riversleigh, in the north-west of Queensland, is Australia's most famous fossil site. The 100 km2area has fossil remains of ancient mammals, birds and reptiles of Oligocene and Miocene age.The fossils at Riversleigh are unusual because they are found in soft freshwater limestone which has not been compressed.This means the animal remains retain their three-dimensional structure. The area is located within the catchment of the Gregory River.Fossils were first noted to exist in the area in 1901. An initial exploration survey was conducted in 1963. Since 1976 the area has been the subject of systemic exploration. The site was co-listed with the Naracoorte Caves National Park in South Australia as a World Heritage site in 1994 and by itself, it is an extension of the Boodjamulla National Park. Paleontology --… Read More

Sydney, NSW, Australia: Reed Books, 1991. Jacket has general wear and small tears. Previous owners details to top of front free endpaper. 264 pages with colour illustrations. Riversleigh is a palaeontologist's dream come true. The richest and most curious find ever discovered in Australia. Remains of the many thousands of weird and wonderful prehistoric animals from the last 25 million years have been superbly preserved in the limestone outcrops. . Hard Cover. Good+/Good (minus). 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Reed Natural History/New Holland (AUS), 1998. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. covered in Mylar since new