This book contains a detailed treatise on Australian Parrots, complete with a wealth of detailed illustrations by the author. 'Australian Parrots - Their Habits in the Field and Aviary' is a comprehensive manual designed to offer to those who take a more scientific interest in parrots, an introduction to the field. Containing information on their natural habitats and life in both the aviary and in the wild, this book is perfect for anyone with an interest in parrots and constitutes a great addition to ornithological collections. The chapters of this book Rainbow Lorikeet, Red-Collared Lorikeet, Scaly-Breasted Lorikeet, Varied Lorikeet, Musk Lorikeet, Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo, Little Corella, Cockatiel, Red-Cheeked Parrot, Regent Parakeet, Re-Winged Parakeet, Yellow Rosella, et cetera. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its timeless educational value, and we are proud to republish it here with a new introduction to aviculture.
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Seller: Fine Print Books (ABA), Erskineville, Sydney, NSW, Australia
hardcover and dustwrapper in very good condition, a little shelf wear; 344 pages, colour illusts and b/w maps, heavy book which will require excess postage outside Australia. Seller Inventory # 81888
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Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second Printing. xxx, 342pp, index, references, gazetteer, maps, 13 col plates. Or green cloth in jacket. Tapes stains to endpapers and jacket flaps, prev owners name on front free endpaperpen marks and light stain to fore-edge. 5cm tear to bottom of front free endpaper. Jacket spien faded. Volume in Australian Natural Science LIBrary series. Nevill Cayley's standard work of 1938 has been completely revised and expanded. The aviary notes in particular have been updated and expanded, and many additons have been made to the field notes. Size: Large 8vo. Seller Inventory # 021580
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Seller: Jaycey Books, Ruislip, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Revised Edition. 344 pages. Very good hardback and jacket. No inscriptions. Small bump to bottom fore corner of front and back board. One small edge tear and shallow edge creasing along top edge of jacket. -- General information: please email for any more information or condition photos. There may be other minor faults not included here, but this description should include all important points and convey accurately the overall conditon of the item(s). We are happy to give a more detailed description on request. Posted next day (Mon-Fri) from the UK. We normally post by Royal Mail 1st class within the UK, but may use a slower service for books over 1kg or multiple orders or a tracked service for higher value orders. We normally post by Royal Mail Tracked for overseas deliveries, and may request additional postage (at cost) for heavier items (buyers always have the option to cancel the order if we do so). Seller Inventory # 006655
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Seller: Alex Simpson, Carrying Place, ON, Canada
Hard Cover. Condition: G. Dust Jacket Condition: G. Reprint. Originally written and illustrated by Cayley, extensively revised and rewritten by Lendon, 342pp. with 13 pages of colour illustrations, Australian Natural Science Library series. There is light staining along the top/bottom edge of the last few pages (tide mark) and to the rear board/spine hence the book is graded good. Light creasing from page handling, corner creasing and light soil/staining to outer edges. DJ has edge/rub wear, fading to the spine, light soiling/staining and creasing. Actual book for sale pictured. A reading copy. 16.2 x 24.2 x 3.5cm, wt1.2KG Please note the book is oversized and it may require extra postage. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 028327
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Seller: Andrew Isles Natural History Books, Prahran, VIC, Australia
reprint).Octavo,342 pp.,13 colour plates by Neville Cayley, fine copy in dustwrapper. A heavily revised re-issue of Neville Cayley's 1938 classic. Alan Lendon was a prominent Adelaide medico and aviculturist who held one of the finest collections of Australian parrots post World War Two. Seller Inventory # 29612
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Seller: Mooney's bookstore, Den Helder, Netherlands
Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # F6FCB04416E2C5C
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Seller: Kilrimund Books, Gateside, FIFE, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Straight, sharp, clean boards. DJ protected by plastic sleeve. No inscriptions. Crisp, clean pages. Sound binding. Very nice copy - feel free to email for additional images. Seller Inventory # 001802
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Seller: Black Stump Books And Collectables, Skipton, VIC, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Revised Edition. 344 pages, includes index. A clean, straight book. Scan available. Seller Inventory # 010118
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Seller: Mr Pickwick's Fine Old Books, Katoomba, NSW, Australia
Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Revised Edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Slight foxing front/rear pages, but body of book mostly clean and unfoxed. Dust Jacket worn at edges, small chips and tears. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Edges slightly foxed. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Animals & Birds; Ornithology; Australia; Science & Technology. ISBN: 0207124248. ISBN/EAN: 9780207124242. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 27281. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right. Seller Inventory # 27281
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Seller: Andrew Isles Natural History Books, Prahran, VIC, Australia
reprint).Octavo,342 pp.,13 colour plates by Neville Cayley, near mint copy in dustwrapper. A heavily revised re-issue of Neville Cayley's 1938 classic. Alan Lendon was a prominent Adelaide medico and aviculturist who held one of the finest collections of Australian parrots post World War Two. Seller Inventory # 498
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