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A detailed illustrated guide to the ducks of Britain and Europe, covering identification, behavior, ecology, breeding, migration, population distribution, and conservation.
Ducks of Britain and Europe by M. A. Ogilvie, illustrated by Carol Ogilvie. First edition published in 1975 by T. & A. D. Poyser of Berkhamsted, England.
The book covers 42 European duck species and subspecies, including 11 occasional visitors from North America and Asia. Nearly half the book is devoted to identification, with descriptions of adult males and females, immature birds, eclipse plumage, downy young, voice, habitat, and appearance in flight. It also includes distribution maps, color plates, and more than 80 line drawings.
Title: Ducks of Britain and Europe
Author: M. A. Ogilvie
Illustrator: Carol Ogilvie
Publisher: T. & A. D. Poyser
Publication Year: 1975
Edition: First Edition
Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket
ISBN: 0856610100
Original Jacket Price: £5.00
Language: English
Subject: Ducks, waterfowl, ornithology, bird identification and conservation
Condition: Very good overall vintage condition. The original unclipped dust jacket has mild age toning, light surface and edge wear, and small creases or minor tears near the edges. The green cloth hardcover remains clean with only light shelf wear. Binding is secure, and the interior pages, color plates, maps, and illustrations are clean and readable. No writing, highlighting, or significant foxing was noted. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition.
A useful and attractive reference for birdwatchers, ornithologists, waterfowl enthusiasts, hunters, and collectors of vintage Poyser natural-history books. The exact book shown is the copy you will receive.
SKU D-4
Ducks of Britain and Europe M.A. Ogilvie 1975 1st Edition HC DJ Illustrated
$65.00
Ducks of Britain and Europe by M. A. Ogilvie, illustrated by Carol Ogilvie. First edition published in 1975 by T. & A. D. Poyser of Berkhamsted, England.
The book covers 42 European duck species and subspecies, including 11 occasional visitors from North America and Asia. Nearly half the book is devoted to identification, with descriptions of adult males and females, immature birds, eclipse plumage, downy young, voice, habitat, and appearance in flight. It also includes distribution maps, color plates, and more than 80 line drawings.
Title: Ducks of Britain and Europe
Author: M. A. Ogilvie
Illustrator: Carol Ogilvie
Publisher: T. & A. D. Poyser
Publication Year: 1975
Edition: First Edition
Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket
ISBN: 0856610100
Original Jacket Price: £5.00
Language: English
Subject: Ducks, waterfowl, ornithology, bird identification and conservation
Condition: Very good overall vintage condition. The original unclipped dust jacket has mild age toning, light surface and edge wear, and small creases or minor tears near the edges. The green cloth hardcover remains clean with only light shelf wear. Binding is secure, and the interior pages, color plates, maps, and illustrations are clean and readable. No writing, highlighting, or significant foxing was noted. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition.
A useful and attractive reference for birdwatchers, ornithologists, waterfowl enthusiasts, hunters, and collectors of vintage Poyser natural-history books. The exact book shown is the copy you will receive.
SKU D-4