Ornithological Notes (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. painted by W.J. Belcher (illustrator). The jacket has a tear with a crease creases on the lower front corner near the spine.

Stapled Card Covers. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None. First Edition. Undated, Wellington ?, 1965 ? 21.5 cm, 43 pp, map, stapled card covers. Small liquid mark in margin of final pp - with small nicks from adhesion - not affecting text. Good copy overall. This is lighter in weight than the average allowed for at the checkout and there will be a freight rebate made at the checkout.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents valuable medical and anthropological observations based on a late hyperborean experience undertaken by the author. It offers remarkable insights into the physiological and pathological aspects of the human form in extreme Arctic conditions. The unique observations, recorded during the cruise of the revenue-cutter Corwin to Alaska and the Arctic Ocean, complement existing knowledge and contribute to a deeper understanding of the medical and anthropological experience of people living beyond the Arctic Circle. Beyond the trove of hard science data, the author's prose retains a human element, exploring the subjective sensations and experiences of the crew, and local populations they encountered, offering insight into their cultural norms. This book is a significant addition to the body of existing literature on survival and resilience in extreme climates. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A delightful and colourful hardback book, which is in super good condition. Normal wear and marks apply, consistent with use and age. Dust jacket included. Signed by R.B.Sibson. First published 1972, First Edition. 24 species of Fiji birds, wonderfully illustrated in colour. Introduction by Bruce Palmer, Director of Fiji Museum. All pages intact, all pages, text, maps and illustrations are in really good, clean, readable order. A beautiful book, perfct for all bird lovers. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, blue and white end paper maps. Quarto. 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 56 pp with colour paintings throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with small circular closed tear to the top front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A. ORNITHOLOGY.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. A 15mm tear to margin of front cover. Some foxing to covers. ; 43, [1 (blank)] pages. Green printed covers. Page dimensions: 215 x 137mm. Illustrated with black and white photographic illustrations. Report of an Ornithological Society of New Zealand expedition. "Issued to Sponsoring Members of the Expedition with the Compliments of the Expedition Sub-Committee". Ornithology, New Zealand.