Beverly and warwick tarboton (7 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. 226 pages. Captures the essence of each of 82 species of African raptors. A series of superb color photographs reveals the birds at their most natural--mating, rearing their young, grappling in flight for possession of prey. Conveys a strong plea for the preservation of these spectacular and environmentally valuable animals.; 10 1/2 x 11 1/4" Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Illustrated by Pickfords (Photography) (illustratore).…

4to; original pale blue boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. 228, incl. index; profusely illustrated with the Pickfords' stunning photographs. Some fox spots to reverse of dustwrapper; slight trace of silverfish attention to boards; gift inscription to front free endpaper. Very good condition. "Peter Pickford has captured the essence of each of the region's 81 species in a series of photographs both intimate and powerful. His patience as a photographer has been well rewarded, for many of the birds he has photographed are rare and infrequently seen by anyone other than the most dedicated or fortunate 'raptorphile'. He reveals the birds at their most natural: mating, rearing their young, grappling in flight for possession of prey . . . The approach of the book is deliberately evocative: to those who are unaware of the abundance and majesty of southern Africa's raptors, it should serve to awaken an abiding interest - to those already familiar with them, this book will be treasured as a stunning celebration of birds of prey.".…

Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First American Edition. Foreword by David Hisking. 227pp, illustrated throughout in full colour, distribution maps, appendix, glossary, indexes: general, common names, scientific names, tinted end-papers. Or cloth boards with lightly worn corners, in dust-jacket. While the photographers capture the essence of each of 82 species of African raptors, the text conveys a strong plea for the preservation of these spectacular and environmentally valuable animmals. Size: 4to.…

presumed 1st. Oversize hardcover/DJ. Fine unmarked/Fine in Brodart. A perfect copy. Invaluable information and llustrated tribute to these majestic birds. 10-1/2 x 11-1/4, 227 pp, index, glossary, appendix, pale blue endpapers. ISBN 0801425158.

VERY GOOD LARGE HARDBACK IN VERY GOOD DUSTWRAP. PHOTOGRAPHS BY THE AUTHORS.TEXT BY WARWICK TARBOTON. A TRULY MAGNIFICENT PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDY OF AFRICA`S BIRDS OF PREY IS LONG OVERDUE. THIS BOOK MORE THAN SATISFIES THE NEED, FOR IT COMBINES A VISUALLY STUNNING COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS WITH AN EXCELLENT WELL-RESEARCHED TEXT.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First US Edition; First Printing. A Fine first American Edition/First Printing housed in a Fine dust-jacket; This book is a comprehensive guide to the birds of prey known to inhabit Africa. It is divided into two parts, the first of which covers the raptors, and the second of which covers the vultures. Each species is described in detail, with information on its habits, ecology, and identification features. The book also includes a comprehensive list of references, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning more about these fascinating birds.; Photographs; 4to; 227 pages. Illustrated by Peter and Beverly Pickford (illustratore).…

4to., 227pp., illustrated throughout with fine colour photographs by Peter and Beverly Pickford, indexes, orig. cloth lettered in silver. A VG+ clean copy in a fine bright dustwrapper. Covers African birds of prey such as vultures, kites, eagles, buzzards, sparrowhawks, harriers, osprey, falcons, and owls. Peter and Beverly Pickford capture the essence of each of 82 species of African raptors with a series of superb colour photographs. …