Blazon, Signed (3 results)

Stiff Wraps. Condition: Very Good +. Sparks, Barbara (photographer) (illustrator). First Edition. Color photography of Colorado nature. Minor edge wear. Interior crisp/clean. Signed and Inscribed By Author.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. A bump to lower corner. Inscribed "For Beth-Who Knows This beautiful aspen country-our best. Ann Zwinger Barbara Sparks January 1992". Copies signed by both author and photographer rarely offered. Ann Haymond Zwinger (1925?2014) was the author of many natural histories noted for detail and lyrical prose. Zwinger moved to Colorado Springs with her husband and began to study Western ecology. In 1970, her first book was published, Beyond the Aspen Grove. She and co-author Beatrice Willard were finalists for the 1973 National Book Award in science for Land Above the Trees. Her Run, River, Run received glowing reviews by The New York Times, the John Burroughs Memorial Association Gold Medal for a distinguished contribution in natural history, and the Friends of American Writers Award for non-fiction. Her more than 20 books on natural history often featured her own illustrations. Signed by Author.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First printing with full number line down to 1. Signed by both author (Ann Zwinger) and photographer (Barbara Sparks) on half title page--no inscription, just signatures. Otherwise, inside is clean and unmarked. See photos. Signed by Author.