Published by Harrowood Books
ISBN 10: 091518009X ISBN 13: 9780915180097
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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Scott, Peter Markham (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
Published by Sinclair-Stevenson, 1992
ISBN 10: 1856191001 ISBN 13: 9781856191005
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 3.15.
Published by NCROL, 1980
ISBN 10: 0801413419 ISBN 13: 9780801413414
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
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Published by Gramercy, 2006
ISBN 10: 0517227320 ISBN 13: 9780517227329
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Published by Harrowood Books, 1979
ISBN 10: 0915180081 ISBN 13: 9780915180080
Seller: Foggypaws, Sonoma, CA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Scott, Peter Markham (illustrator). Waterproof revised edition with coral idenfication plate staple bound paperback in very good condition. There is writing on some inside pages. Other than that, all inside pages are in great shape. Minor shelf wear to the cover.
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Published by The Wildfowl Trust. Slimbridge. 1988, 1988
ISBN 10: 0901769037 ISBN 13: 9780901769039
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1988). (1950) 1988 edition. 8vo paperback (141 x 216mm). Pp96. Colour plates & b/w illustrations by Peter Scott. Faint smell of tobacco. Browning to cover and edges, else very good. Brief notes on world distribution accompany the coloured plates, which illustrate all known wildfowl, including the different races. "A Key to the Wildfowl of the World, containing black and white drawings only, was first published in the 2nd Annual Report of the Severn Wildfowl Trust, 1948-49. It was reprinted as a separate book in 1950, revised and reprinted again in 1951. This coloured version first published in 1957 amounts to an entirely new publication. Substantial additions have been made to the text and there has been further extensive revision in the light of the most recent taxonomic opinion. Revised and reprinted 1961. Further revision, 1965, 1968. Further revision, 1972. Reprinted 1977. Further revision 1988. .
Published by Penguin Books, Limited, 1972
ISBN 10: 0718107071 ISBN 13: 9780718107079
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Published by The Wildfowl Trust. Slimbridge. 1965, 1965
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1965). (1950) 1965 revised edition. 8vo paperback (140 x 216mm). Pp91, 5pp notes. Colour plates & b/w illustrations by Peter Scott. Cover and edges foxed. A solidly intact second-hand paperback. Brief notes on world distribution accompany the coloured plates, which illustrate all known wildfowl, including the different races. "A Key to the Wildfowl of the World, containing black and white drawings only, was first published in the 2nd Annual Report of the Severn Wildfowl Trust, 1948-49. It was reprinted as a separate book in 1950, revised and reprinted again in 1951. This coloured version first published in 1957 amounts to an entirely new publication. Substantial additions have been made to the text and there has been further extensive revision in the light of the most recent taxonomic opinion. Revised and reprinted 1961. Further revision, 1965. This copy is the 1965 revised edition. .
Published by Penguin Books, 1990
ISBN 10: 0140139028 ISBN 13: 9780140139020
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Peter Markham Scott (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Lutterworth Press. London. 1966, 1966
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1966). (1965) 1966 edition. Pp139. B/w illustrations by Keith Shackleton. Very good in torn dust-wrapper. Nice illustrations by Keith Shackleton. .
Published by The Wildfowl Trust. Slimbridge. 1968, 1968
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1968). (1950) 1968 revised edn. 8vo paperback (140 x 216mm). Pp96. Colour plates & b/w illustrations by Peter Scott. Spine and top edge slightly browned, else very good. Brief notes on world distribution accompany the coloured plates, which illustrate all known wildfowl, including the different races. "A Key to the Wildfowl of the World, containing black and white drawings only, was first published in the 2nd Annual Report of the Severn Wildfowl Trust, 1948-49. It was reprinted as a separate book in 1950, revised and reprinted again in 1951. This coloured version first published in 1957 amounts to an entirely new publication. Substantial additions have been made to the text and there has been further extensive revision in the light of the most recent taxonomic opinion. Revised and reprinted 1961. Further revision, 1966, 1968. Further revision, 1972. Reprinted 1977." This copy is the 1968 revised edition. .
Published by The Wildfowl Trust. Slimbridge. 1972, 1972
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1972). (1950) 1972 new edition. 8vo paperback (140 x 216mm). Pp96. Colour plates & b/w illustrations by Peter Scott. Edges slightly soiled else very good. Brief notes on world distribution accompany the coloured plates, which illustrate all known wildfowl, including the different races. "A Key to the Wildfowl of the World, containing black and white drawings only, was first published in the 2nd Annual Report of the Severn Wildfowl Trust, 1948-49. It was reprinted as a separate book in 1950, revised and reprinted again in 1951. This coloured version first published in 1957 amounts to an entirely new publication. Substantial additions have been made to the text and there has been further extensive revision in the light of the most recent taxonomic opinion. Revised and reprinted 1961. Further revision, 1966, 1968. Further revision, 1972. Reprinted 1977." This copy is the 1972 new edition. .
Published by Country Life. London. 1957, 1957
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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First Edition
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1957). 1957 1st edition. 8vo (155 x 246mm). Pp66,xxix[ills]. Colour frontispiece & 15 colour plates by Peter Scott, b/w illustrations, bibliography. Brick red cloth, spine titled in gilt with gilt duck motif to upper board. Slight rubbing to edges of boards, stains to end-papers and edges. Slight browning else good copy in frayed dust-wrapper. Essentially a vehicle for Scott's ident paintings, this is a guide to distinguishing between the various species of wildfowl which frequent the British Isles. The Canada Goose, Egyptian Goose and Mandarin Duck are included as being "now established in a feral state." Lots of text in species by species articles each of which summarise the state of knowledge at the time of publication. Interesting, with many good pictures. .
Published by Wildfowl Trust
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Published by Wildfowl Trust
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01.
Published by Cassell, 1965
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 1965. Third Edition. Unpaginated. Illustrated dust jacket over brown cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing.
Published by Cassell
Seller: Goldstone Rare Books, Llandybie, CARMS, United Kingdom
hardcover. Condition: Good. With dust jacket. Photograph available on request.
Published by Country Life. London. 1951, 1951
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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First Edition
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1951). 1951 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp254. Colour frontispiece & b/w text illustrations by the author, photograph plates by Paul Queneau, end-paper maps. Gilt decorative cloth. Cloth faded, good-plus. Lacks dust-wrapper. A two-month expedition in search of the rare Ross's geese on the Perry River in Canada's North-West Territories. .
Published by Phaidon Press. Oxford. 1986, 1986
ISBN 10: 0714824372 ISBN 13: 9780714824376
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1986). (1980) 1986 paperback edition. 4to paperback (215 x 280mm). Pp112. Colour and b/w illustrations by author. Slight use but a very good second-hand paperback. An attractive collection of Sir Peter Scott's wildlife paintings accompanied by anecdotes about their origins. .
Published by Country Life. London. 1957, 1957
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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First Edition
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1957). 1957 1st edition. 8vo (155 x 246mm). Pp66,xxix[ills]. Colour frontispiece & 15 colour plates by Peter Scott, b/w illustrations, bibliography. Brick red cloth, spine titled in gilt with gilt duck motif to upper board. Minor faults, slight use to cloth, name / slight browning to end-papers. Good-plus in used / frayed dust-wrapper. Essentially a vehicle for Scott's ident paintings, this is a guide to distinguishing between the various species of wildfowl which frequent the British Isles. The Canada Goose, Egyptian Goose and Mandarin Duck are included as being "now established in a feral state." Lots of text in species by species articles each of which summarise the state of knowledge at the time of publication. Interesting, with many good pictures. .
Published by Phaidon Press. Oxford. 1980, 1980
ISBN 10: 0714820415 ISBN 13: 9780714820415
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1980). 1980 1st edition. 4to (219 x 287mm). Pp112. Colour & b/w illustrations by author. Blind-stamped bird motif to brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Corners bumped, inscription to fep. Good-plus in dust-wrapper. An attractive collection of Sir Peter Scott's wildlife paintings accompanied by anecdotes about their origins. .
Published by Phaidon Press. Oxford. 1980, 1980
ISBN 10: 0714820415 ISBN 13: 9780714820415
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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First Edition
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1980). 1980 1st edition. 4to (219 x 287mm). Pp112. Colour & b/w illustrations by author. Blind-stamped bird motif to brown boards, spine titled in gilt. End-paper slightly browned but very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. An attractive collection of Sir Peter Scott's wildlife paintings accompanied by anecdotes about their origins. .
Published by Country Life. London. 1951, 1951
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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First Edition
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1951). 1951 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp254. Colour frontispiece & b/w text illustrations by the author, photograph plates, photograph plates by Paul Queneau, end-paper maps. Gilt decorative cloth. Faded and foxed else good-plus in poor dust-wrapper. A two-month expedition in search of the rare Ross's geese on the Perry River in Canada's North-West Territories. .
Published by Hodder and Stoughton. London, Sydney, Auckland, Toronto. 1977, 1977
ISBN 10: 0340215151 ISBN 13: 9780340215159
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1977). (1961) 1977 revised edition. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp256. 16 b/w plates, b/w vignette illustrations to chapter headings. Mauve boards, spine titled in gilt. Ex-library copy with associated faults. Working copy only. Scott's autobiography. Oundle, fowling, painting, decoys and punt-gunning, sailing, WW II, Sutton Bridge and Slimbridge, gliding, travelling and collecting wildfowl. .
Published by Hodder & Stoughton., 1961
Seller: The Guru Bookshop, Hereford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First edition on slightly faded blue cloth to spine cover with small nick at spine edge + libris plate to end paper.
Published by Country Life. London. 1951, 1951
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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First Edition
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1951). 1951 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp254. Colour frontispiece & b/w text illustrations by the author, photograph plates, photograph plates by Paul Queneau, end-paper maps. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt, gilt skein of geese in flight to upper board. Spotting to edges, small marks to cloth. Good-plus in rubbed dust-wrapper with small chip to front. 21s. net. A two-month expedition in search of the rare Ross's geese on the Perry River in Canada's North-West Territories. .
Published by Hodder & Stoughton., 1961
Seller: The Guru Bookshop, Hereford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. FIRST EDITION with rubbed dust jacket - rare and collectable - will send out 1 st class post within 12 hours of receipt of order.
Published by London: Collins, 1953
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
1st Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 240 pages: illus. ; 22 cm. Summary: Narrative of Severn Wildfowl Trust Expedition to Iceland, 1951; discovery of principal breeding ground of pink-footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus). Appendices on status of same species in Svalbard and Greenland, on the birds and plants of the Thórsá valley, Iceland. Appendices C, D and E reprinted from 5th Annual Report of the Severn Wildfowl Trust, p. 101-109, 112-114, 97-101 respectively. Subjects: Severn Wildfowl Trust. Expedition to Central Iceland, 1951. Natural history Iceland. Geese. 1 Kg.
Published by Country Life. London. 1938, 1938
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1938). (1938) later reprint. 4to (227 x 291mm). Ppx,120. Colour & b/w by the author. Green cloth, spine and upper board titled in gilt. Various minor faults, stained and rubbed, good only. Lacks dust-wrapper. "At my home, which is a lighthouse, standing upon a sea wall at the mouth of an east coast river, live several hundred wild geese and ducks. Without their co-operation many of the pictures in this book could not have been painted, and many of the chapters would not have been written." Chapters include: The chorus of the geese; Anabel - the story of a wild goose; Brogden - a marsh; Barnacle Bill; Great occasions; Twelve hours afloat; The railway bridge; Broadcasting; A broadcast; The wild geese of Hungary; To Roumania; The Delta and the Black Sea; The return journey; The Lesser Whitefronts; A flare, a gong and a net; More about the Caspian shore; Fabulous birds; The Shelducks; The lighthouse birds; Beware!; The magic spell. .
Published by Country Life. London. 1951, 1951
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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First Edition
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1951). 1951 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp254. Colour frontispiece & b/w text illustrations by the author, photograph plates, photograph plates by Paul Queneau, end-paper maps. Gilt decorative cloth. Cloth faded but very good in chipped dust-wrapper. A two-month expedition in search of the rare Ross's geese on the Perry River in Canada's North-West Territories. .