Seller: Jackson Street Booksellers, Omaha, NE, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine copy in hardcover with fine jacket. Gift inscription to naturalist, Paul Johnsgard, on endpaper.
Published by Acorn Books, Randburg, South Africa, 1990
ISBN 10: 0620119160 ISBN 13: 9780620119160
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: 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. Signed and limited to 200 copies of which this is no. 63.