CUVIER BLAINVILLE, LAURENT DE JUSSIEU
TABLEAUX DE L'HISTOIRE NATURELLE,ENSEIGNEMENT PAR LES YEUX, D'APRÈS CUVIER BLAINVILLE, LAURENT DE JUSSIEU etc
Librairie classique et d'éducation Pigoreau, Paris (sd, circa 1900)
Bookseller reference : 2369
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CUVIER et LACEPEDE.-
Oeuvres comprenant le complément de BUFFON à l'histoire des mammifères et des oiseaux.-
L'histoire des cétacés, batraciens, serpents et poissons. Illustrées de 50 planches, environ 125 sujets coloriés avec le plus grand soin d'après le Règne animal de Cuvier édition V. Masson. Supplément aux oeuvres complètes de Buffon annotées par M. Flourens. Paris. Garnier. s.d. (1875). 4 volumes gd in-8 (187 x 275mm) dos basane verte (virée au brun) à 5 nerfs, titre et fleurons or, plats et gardes marbrés, signets. Tome 1: 2ff.n.ch., 668 pages. Tome 2: 2ff..n.ch., 668 pages. Tome 3: 2ff.n.ch., 684 pages. Tome 4: 2ff.n.ch., 674 pages. Complet des 50 magnifiques planches en couleurs (celle de la page 290, absente, a été remplacée), rousseurs parfois un peu importantes, revers des gardes et contregardes très insolés, petits défauts mais bon état général, papier souvent très blanc. Magnifiques planches en couleurs, épargnées par les rousseurs.
Bookseller reference : ORD-2751
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Cuvier, G. & A. Valenciennes
Histoire naturelle des poissons. Tome 15. Siluroïdes (fin).
1840 (reprint 1969) xxxi, [3], 540 p., 32 b/w pls, cloth. A small label at verso side of the back cover indicates that this book comes from the library of Dr. M. Boeseman (1916-2006) ex curator of fishes at the Leiden Museum.This is a good quality and well bound Asher & Co. facsimile reprint, not a low quality print on demand copy.
Bookseller reference : VF25060
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Cuvier, G. & A. Valenciennes
Histoire naturelle des poissons. Tome 18. Cyprinoïdes.
1846 (reprint 1969) xix, [3], 505 p., 34 b/w pls (several folded), cloth. A small label at verso side of the back cover indicates that this book comes from the library of Dr. M. Boeseman (1916-2006) ex curator of fishes at the Leiden Museum.This is a good quality and well bound Asher & Co. facsimile reprint, not a low quality print on demand copy.
Bookseller reference : VF25061
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Cuvier, G. & A. Valenciennes
Histoire naturelle des poissons. Tome 19. Hémiramphes et Exocets.
1846 (reprint 1969) xix, [7], 544 p., 37 b/w pls (several folded), cloth. A small label at verso side of the back cover indicates that this book comes from the library of Dr. M. Boeseman (1916-2006) ex curator of fishes at the Leiden Museum.This is a good quality and well bound Asher & Co. facsimile reprint, not a low quality print on demand copy.
Bookseller reference : VF25062
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Cuvier, G. & A. Valenciennes
Histoire naturelle des poissons. Tome 20-23. Clupéoïdes-Salmonoïdes.
1847-1848 (reprint 1969) 3 volumes. xviii, [4], 472, xiv, [2], 536, xx, 532, 91, [1] p., 16, 27, 16 b/w pls (a few folded), cloth. The last three volumes published in this series and complete Clupeidae and Salmonidae sections, with the general index to the whole work at end of volume 22. A small label at verso side of the back cover indicates that these books come from the library of Dr. M. Boeseman (1916-2006) ex curator of fishes at the Leiden Museum.This is a good quality and well bound Asher & Co. facsimile reprint, not a low quality print on demand copy.
Bookseller reference : VF25063
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Daan, S.
Collection of six herpetological papers by Serge Daan.
1964-1968 Including: Agamen und Chamäleons (39 p., 10 col. pls) / Lateral bending in locomotion of some lower terapods I. (22 p., 9 figs) / De vroedmeesterpad, Alytes obstetricans in Nederland (11 p., 9 figs) / Notities over de geelbuikpad Bombina variegata in Nederland (8 p., 6 figs) / New Record Localities of Aegean Amphibians and Reptiles (1 page) / Variation and taxonomy of the Hardun, Agama stellio (26 p., 8 figs).
Bookseller reference : VR30010
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DADLEY graveur d'après le dessin de PU-QUA, texte G.-H. MASON
UN MARCHAND DE VIPÈRES, A VIPER-SELLER - LES COSTUMES ET METIERS DE CHINE, COSTUMES CHINOIS, planche n° 46 . Gravure
Londres W. Miller 1799 32.5 x 25 cm COSTUMES CHINOISGravure sur cuivre au petit point, rehaussée couleur. Gravure de J. DADLEY d'après PU QUA. Vendue avec sa planche de texte recto en anglais et verso en français de George henry MASON. Publiée en mai 1799 par W. MILLER, Old Bond Street, Londres.Cette gravure est une véritable gravure ancienne. Se méfier de certaines gravures dites "artistiques" qui ne sont en fait que des procédés de reproduction faites avec des imprimantes jet d'encre de très fine qualité !32.5 x 25 cm
Bookseller reference : 4095
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DAHL ROALD**:
ESIO TROT.
<p>UKslim 8vo HBdw/djreprint.Originally and first published 1990 and then reprinted twice in the same year of publication.This is that 2nd reprint edn. FINE/FINE.No owner inscrptn and no price-clip to dw/dj.Brightcrispcleanglossy laminatedcream background with colour pictorial artwork by Quentin Blake illustrated dw/dj panelswith blueblack lettering to front panel; with negligible shelf-wear or creasing to edges and corners - no nicks or tears present.Spine/backstrip sunned and bleached to white but colour ink printed lettering bright and appears unaffected.Both inner flaps of dw/dj with minimal foxing/spotting and without off-setting to either of pastedowns. Both dw/dj panels with some light superficial minimal scoring/ indents with concomitant spot to bds beneath being lightly affected.Topfore-edges lightly aged/toned otherwise bright and generally clean; contents brighttightcleansolid and sound - virtually pristine - no intentional dog-ear reading creases to any pages' cornersso appears unread - apart from my own collation.Brightcrispcleansharp-corneredpublisher's original plain dark blue cloth bds with brightcrispstamped gilt letters to spine/backstrip and immaculate plain white eps.UKslim 8vo HB dw/dj2nd reprint5-61pp paginated includes author's note and complete story without any chapter paginationprofuse b/w line illustrations by Quentin Blake throughout the text and the bookplus unpaginated half-title pageb/w line illustrated title pageand a b/w illustrated title separator pageand last 3pp unpaginated too.<br /> Mr Hoppya retired bachelorharbours a secret passion for the attractive widow Mrs Silver.Shehoweverlavishes all her affection on another. . . Alfieher pet tortoise.Mr Hoppy's wildly ingenious plot to defeat his rival and win the love of his lady will delight and amazeinvolving as it does a cryptic riddle and no fewer than 140 tortoiseslarge and small.This isquite simplya masterpiece. Illustrated throughout by the inimitable Quentin Blake'Esio Trot' is a quirkytender and truly original love story from Roald Dahl our master of storytellers and winner of the 1989 Children's Author of the Year Award. Quentin Blakeborn 1932SidcupKent.Son of a civil servant. Educated at Chiselhurst Sidcup Grammar School and Cambridge University.Attended life classes at Chelsea College of Art.Tutor in illustration at the Royal College of Art 1965-78 and Head of the Illustration Dept 1978-1986and is now a visiting professor.He was honoured with an OBE in 1988.He works in pen and ink and watercolour in a popular and unmistakable stylecapturing essential character and movement with wit and gaiety in a few rapid strokes.He has illustrated many editions of the BBC Jackanory television programme.Whilst he illustrated many of his own workshe is renowned for his collaboration with Roald Dahl.Quentin Blake was the first Children's Laureate from 1999-2001. Since April 2013again in March 2015and in this year toothe UK Post Office has altered it's Pricing in Proportion template altering its pricesweight allowancesdimensions and lowered its qualifying compensation rates too!<br /> Soplease contact rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.ukbecause of the lighter weight of this itemfor correct shipping/Pp quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! <br /><br /><br /></p> LONDON.JONATHAN CAPE Ltd.,1990. hardcover
Bookseller reference : rja696417 ISBN : 0224027867 9780224027861
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Daiber, M.
Zur Frage nach der Entsehung und Regenerationsfähigkeit der Milz.
190 42 p., 4 folded pls, disbound (no covers). Unopened copy. Published in: Jenaische Zeitschrift für Naturwissenschaft.
Bookseller reference : VR09424
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Daniel Gilpin
Les serpents : Le monde fascinant des grands prédateurs
PARRAGON 2008 96 pages 22 2x1 8x27 4cm. 2008. Broché. 96 pages.
Bookseller reference : 500047359
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Daniel Gilpin
Les serpents : Le monde fascinant des grands prédateurs
PARRAGON 2008 96 pages 22 2x1 8x27 4cm. 2008. Broché. 96 pages.
Bookseller reference : 500095032
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Daniel, J.C.
The book of indian reptiles.
1992 Bombay, Bombay nat.Hist.Soc., 1992 : In-8 Raisin, Cartonnage d'éditeurs. 2° réédition, x, 141 pp., 54 planches dont 41 en couleurs hors-texte, figures in-texte, un guide sur les reptiles des Indes Jaquette Très bon état, Couv. remarquable, Dos impeccable, Intérieur frais.
Bookseller reference : VR31430
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Daoues, K. & P. Gérard
L'élevage du Python Royal.
1997 66 p., 16 plates with coloured photographs, paperbound.
Bookseller reference : VR41081
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Darling Kathy.
Komodo Dragon on Location.
New York: Lothrop Lee & Shepard Co. 1997. 40pp index col ills. Or pictorial boards in jacket. Slightest of edge wear to jacket. The world's largest lizard. Written for young readers. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Darling Tara photography. Oblong 4to. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co. Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 043323 ISBN : 0688137776 9780688137779
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Darribere, Thierry
Biologie du développement, le modèle amphibien.
1997 Paris, Diderot, 1997 : in-12, broché xiv, 150 pp., nombreuses figures in-texte, couverture illustrée rempliée. Très bon état !
Bookseller reference : VR31785
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DAS Indraneil
Amphibians and Reptiles of Brunei A Pocket Guide
Kota Kinabalu 2007. NEW. Well illustrated 12mo pp viii 200 paperback a very good copy. Describes and illustrates in colour all amphibians and reptiles that are likely to be seen by the average visitor or resident of Brunei Darussalam and is a suitable introduction to the herpetofauna of the tropical island of Borneo. This handy little guide lists a total of 162 species and for every species there is a suggested English name the current scientific name and the maximum size and the species account which contains a brief description including distinguishing characters natural history notes and local and global distribution. Paperback. New. Paperback
Bookseller reference : 004620 ISBN : 9838121193 9789838121194
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DAS Indraneil
An Introduction to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Tropical Asia
Sabah 2002. Well illustrated 8vo pp vi 207 a very good new copy in dustwrapper. Tropical Asia including countries of southern and south-eastern Asia hosts an immensely rich biodiversity. The present work is an introduction to the herpetological diversity of this fascinating region and includes accounts of the history of explorations historical biogeography methodologies for field research evaluates conservation problems and lists legal instruments and identification resources that make the fauna accessible to people. Separate tables and appendices presents numbers of species recorded from each country in the region new species described in recent years lists of species protected regionally and internationally and the volume of amphibians and reptiles in trade. The second part of the work presents an album of photographs of selected species of amphibians and reptiles from tropical Asia. This book is intended for use as a primer on the herpetology in southern and south-eastern Asia by scientists conservationists resource managers and the lay public. Cloth. New/New. Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 003448 ISBN : 9838120537 9789838120531
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David R. McPhee
The Observer's Book of Snakes and Lizards of Australia
Sydney NSW Australia: Methuen of Australia 1979. Illustrated laminated boards. New endpapers. Four numbers written in ink at top of title page. 157 pages with colour illustrations. Number A1 in the Observer's series. . Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 24mo - over 5" - 5�" tall. Methuen of Australia Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 014167 ISBN : 0454000731 9780454000733
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De Miomandre Francis
"Mon Caméléon (Collection : ""Scènes de la vie des bêtes"")"
Albin Michel. 1938. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos frotté, Non coupé. 203 pages augmentées de nombreuses illustrations en noir et blanc hors texte.. . . . Classification Dewey : 597.9-Reptiles
Bookseller reference : RO20219058
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De Miomandre Francis
"Mon caméléon - ""Scènes de la vie des bêtes"""
Albin Michel. 1947. In-8. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Dos abîmé, Non coupé. 219 pages - nombreuses planches photos en noir et blanc hors texte. Coiffes déchirées, léger manque en coiffe de tête.. . . . Classification Dewey : 597.9-Reptiles
Bookseller reference : R300294871
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DE MIOMANDRE FRANCIS
MON CAMELEON - SCENES DE LA VIE DES BETES.
ALBIN MICHEL. 1938. In-12. Broché. Etat d'usage, Coins frottés, Dos frotté, Non coupé. 203 pages. Nombreuses illustrations en noir et blanc dans et hors texte.. . . . Classification Dewey : 597.9-Reptiles
Bookseller reference : ROD0113278
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DE MIOMANDRE FRANCIS
MON CAMELEON / SCENES DE LA VIE DES BETES.
ALBIN MICHEL. 1938. In-8. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Manque en coiffe de pied, Intérieur frais. 219 pages - tampon sur le 1er plat et sur la page de faux titre - quelques illustrations en noir et blanc hors texte - coiffe en tête abîmée.. . . . Classification Dewey : 597.9-Reptiles
Bookseller reference : R240100702
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Deland Guy
Vous et votre serpent
De l'Homme. 1987. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 138 pages - quelques photos et illustrations en noir et blanc et en couleurs dans et hors texte. 15 pages de catalogue en plus.. . . . Classification Dewey : 597.9-Reptiles
Bookseller reference : R300293183
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Delsman, H.C. & JD.F. Hardenberg
De Indische Zeevisschen en zeevisscherij.
1934 viii, 388 p., 273 figures, several coloured plates, coloured frontispiece, paperbound. Library stamps and number on lower end spine, else a good copy of this interesting treatise on fishes and fishing in the Indonesian Archipelago.
Bookseller reference : VF38064
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DEORAS PJ. P. J.
Snakes of India
Illustrated small 8vo pp 148 a good copy in torn and frayed dustwrapper. unknown
Bookseller reference : 005219
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Deoras, P.J.
Snakes of India.
1965 xvi, 148 p., plates with 50 b/w figs & 12 col. photographs, col. frontispiece, cloth (dust jacket). Library stamps & markings.
Bookseller reference : VR17450
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Department of the Navy
Poisonous Snakes of the World : A Manual for Use By U.S Amphibious Forces
Washington DC: U.S. Govt. Printing Office Dept. of the Navy 1965. 220 pages. photos maps 8 color plates. The identification of the world's poisonous snakes with species accounts arranged by country: identification distribution remarks. General infromation on avoiding snakebite recognizing poisoning symptoms first aid and medical treatment. Antivenom sources glossary references index. Nice copy. 2nd Revised & Enlarged Edition. Cloth. Very Good. 8vo. U.S. Govt. Printing Office, Dept. of the Navy Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 007663
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Deraniyagala, P.E.P.
A Colored Atlas of Some Vertebrates from Ceylon. Volume Two. Tetrapod Reptilia.
1953 xi, 101 p., 44 figs, 11 b/w pls, 35 col. pls, oblong, hcloth (original front cover laid on). Faint library stamps (Zoologisch Museum Amsterdam).
Bookseller reference : VR22378
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DESLOGES JOUBERT
MANUEL DE L'OISELEUR ou l'art de prendre, d'élever, d'instruire les oiseaux de cage ou en liberté... suivi d'un traité sur l'art d'élever les animaux domestiques et d'agrément... terminé par la meilleure méthode d'empailler et de conserver aux oiseaux et aux quadrupèdes leurs attitudes naturelles. Nouvelle édition revue et augmentée.
Paris Baillière sans date vers 1920. Petit in-12 broché couverture illustrée 124pp. Orné d'un frontispice et d'illustrations dans le texte. Manque de papier sur le dos et en bordure du 2e plat de couverture.
Bookseller reference : GITc805
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Desmond, A.J., 1975.:
The hot-blooded dinosaurs. A revolution in palaeontology.
Large 8vo. Pp. 238, 67 illus. in textm gloss., refs., notes, index. Orig. boards.
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Devaux Bernard
La passion des tortues - Anecdotes et comportements
Sang de la terre. 1998. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 212 pages. Nombreuses photos en couleurs hors texte.. . . . Classification Dewey : 597.9-Reptiles
Bookseller reference : RO80252289
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Dharma, B.
Siput dan Kerang Indonesia (Indonesian shells) I-II.
1988-1992 2 volumes (complete). xvi, 111, 135 p., numerous figs (several col.), 36, 40 coloured plates, paperbound. In Indonesian, but plate captions/explanations also in English. With 11 plates depicting land molluscs.
Bookseller reference : MG36823
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Dijk Peter Paul Van; Bryan L. Stuart; Anders G. J. Rhodin
ASIAN TURTLE TRADE: Proceedings of a Workshop on Conservation and Trade of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises in Asia--Phnom Penh Cambodia 1-4 December 1999 Chelonian Research Monograph No. 2
Luenburg Massachusetts: Chelonian Research Foundation 2000. 164 pages; colour illustrations. Card covers very good with slight wear to edges only. Contents clean and tight no inscriptions unmarked. a fine copy. First Edition. Paperback. Fine. 4to. Chelonian Research Foundation Paperback
Bookseller reference : 028038 ISBN : 0965354032 9780965354035
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Ditmars Raymond L. Litt. D. Curator of Mammals and Reptiles at theNew York Zoological Park
A Field Book of North American Snakes
NY: Doubleday Doran. G. 1943. Color frontis shows the harmless coral snake as well as the poisonous one. Back section has 48 pages of photos of snakes. . Red binding edge wear spine has fading. . Doubleday Doran unknown
Bookseller reference : BOOKS051746I
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Ditmars Raymond L..
Reptiles of the World
New York: Macmillan 1966. 342pp. photos. 1966 reprint of Ditmar's classic work on the natural history and behavior of crododilians turtles & tortoises lizards and snakes. Notes on keeping reptiles in captivity based on his experience at the New York Zoological Park. Frontis and 89 plate pages of photographs taken by the author and from the files of the NYZS. Good clean tight copy in chipped/priceclipped DJ. Revised Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. Macmillan Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 001989
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Ditmars Raymond L.
Reptiles of the World
New York: Macmillan Pub Co 1936. 342pp. photos. Ditmar's classic work on the natural history and behavior of crododilians turtles & tortoises lizards and snakes. Notes on keeping reptiles in captivity based on his experience at the New York Zoological Park. Frontis and 89 plate pages of photographs taken by the author and from the files of the NYZS. Good clean tight copy in tattered DJ missing some sizeable chips. The endpapers have some browning. Revised Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 8vo. Macmillan Pub Co Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 001988
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Ditmars Raymond L.
Snakes of the World
New York: Macmillan Co. 1941. Photos index 220 pages. Faded spine small spots and light wear. Evidence of pocket removal inside back cover. No other library marks. Inside tight and clean. Hard Cover. Good/No Dust Jacket. 4to. Macmillan Co. Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 001970
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Ditmars, R.L.
Reptiles of the world. The crocodilians, lizards, snakes, turtles and torroises of the eastern and western hemispheres.
1937 (rev. ed.) xx, 321 p., 89 pls, cloth
Bookseller reference : VR08426
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Ditmars, R.L.
Reptiles of the world. The crocodilians, lizards, snakes, turtles and torroises of the eastern and western hemispheres.
1953 xx, 321 p., 89 pls, cloth (spine used). Library stamps.
Bookseller reference : VR17522
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Dixon Dougal photography by Jane Burton artwork of photographed reptiles by Steve Kirk
THE NEW DINOSAUR LIBRARY: THE JURASSIC DINOSAURS
New York: Dell Yearling Non-Fiction 1990. Fine. 1990. First Edition Thus. Trade Paperback. 0440403758 . First North American edition thus. Pictorial wrappers about 6.75" x 9.25" 32 pages. Fine copy. . Dell Yearling Non-Fiction [1990] paperback
Bookseller reference : 32968 ISBN : 0440403758 9780440403753
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Dixon James R.
Amphibians and Reptiles of Texas: With Keys Taxonomic Synopses Bibliography and Distribution Maps
Texas A & M University Press 1987. Photos index 434 pages. Very nice copy. Paperbound. Very Good. Texas A & M University Press Paperback
Bookseller reference : 007452 ISBN : 0890963584 9780890963586
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Dixon, J.R. & F.S. Hendricks
The wormsnakes (family Typhlopidae) of the neotropics, exclusive of the Antilles.
1979 39 p., 10 figs, paperbound. Published in: Zoologische Verhandelingen. Crisp new copy.
Bookseller reference : VR13952
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DOTTRENS Emile
Batraciens et Reptiles d'Europe
Neuchatel.1963.Petit in-8 toilé avec jaquette ill.en couleurs.261 p.Nombreuses planches en couleurs et dessins.TBE.Jaquette aux coins usagés.Tampon d'appartenance sans gène.
Bookseller reference : 43400
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DOTTRENS Emile; AELLEN V.:
Batraciens et reptiles d'Europe.
Neuchâtel, Delachaux & Niestlé, Coll. Les beautés de la nature, 1963. In-12 de 261-[2] pages, pleine percaline grège décorée en noir d'éditeur, titre au dos, jaquette illustrée couleurs, usée en tête avec petite déchirure au premier plat.
Bookseller reference : 8710
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Douglas R. Mader
Reptile Medicine and Surgery
USA: WB. Saunders Company 1996. 512 pages with colour and b/w illustrations. Heavy book 2kg. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. WB. Saunders Company Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 021948 ISBN : 0721652085 9780721652085
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Downs, F.L.
Intrageneric relationships among colubrid snakes of the genus Geophis Wagler.
1967 193 p., 23 figs & maps, paperbound.
Bookseller reference : VR06615
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DR HOBART M. SMITH
LE PETIT LIVRE DES... TORTUES / La tortue aux ouies rouges - Habitat, identification, soins en captivité, Bains de soleil, Nourriture dans la nature ... ; Autres espèces de tortues..
EDITIONS FRANCAISES DE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 1977. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 31 pages - Nombreuses photographies en noir et blanc et en couleurs dans et hors texte. . . . Classification Dewey : 597.9-Reptiles
Bookseller reference : R160201215 ISBN : 876662297
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DR HOBART M.SMITH
LE PETIT LIVRE DES TORTUES.
T.F.H. PUBLICATIONS INC.. 1977. In-8. Broché. Etat d'usage, Tâchée, Agraffes rouillées, Intérieur frais. 31 pages agrafées - nombreuses illustrations en couleurs et en noir et blanc dans le texte - petite annotation sur la page de titre - mouillures sur le 2ème plat.. . . . Classification Dewey : 597.9-Reptiles
Bookseller reference : R240092416 ISBN : 876662297
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Drimmer, Frederick (ed.) Goodwin, George G. ; Charles M. Bogert; Dean Amadon; E. Thomas Gilliard; Christopher W. Coates; James W. Atz; John C. Pallister, (curators)
The Animal Kingdom: The Strange and Wonderful Ways of Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Fishes and Insects, a New and Authentic Natural History of the Wildlife of the World (three Volume set)
Three volume set in excellent condition. Books are absolutely clean with heavy, strong bindings, appear unused. Each book about 700 pages with a few color plates, a great many b&w line drawings and about 30 pages of b&w photos with detailed descriptions of each subject. Vol. I: Mammals, Vol. II: Mammals, Birds, Amphibians, Reptiles, Vol III: Fishes, Invertebrates, Insects, Index, Bindings are solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes but slightly faded spines, texts/interiors are clean and free of marking of any kind. Slip case shows the slightest signs of shelf wear only, no tears.
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