The Birds of Paradise and Bower Birds
- Publisher : Collins
- Published In : Sydney
- Illustrations : 60 col plates, b/w illus, maps
Description:
First edition. Fine colour plates by the Australian ornithological artist, William T. Cooper, depict all known species of birds of paradise and bower birds in their natural habitats. These magnificent portraits are accomapnied by a substantial commentary by Joseph Forshaw.
Condition
Folio (425x295mm), orig. two-tone cloth in d/w and cloth slip-case (a few slight marks). Near fine, with slight bump to top corner of slipcase and corresponding wrinkling to head of d/w spine - the spine of the book is not affected.
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