steven goodman peter meininger (18 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Miscellaneous Publication number 72. 91 pp.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Scarce. Dark blue boards with gilt lettering and device along the spine. This work is the standard reference for the birds of modern Egypt. The book is 551 pages in length, with numerous text figures and maps, and 6 color plates. This copy is in fine condition. Photographs are available.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Inscription inside book cover/Presented to page filled out Satisfaction 100% guaranteed.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Hardcover. 4to. Published by Oxford University Press, New York. 1989. 576 pgs. Illustrated. First Edition/First Printing. DJ has light shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. This book is the first comprehensive work on the birds of Egypt. Extensive introductory sections discuss the history of Egyptian ornithology, geography, biotic communities, hunting, conservation, and changes in the environment. The main body of the text describes the breeding distributions and seasons, movements, and migratory routes of the 421 species known in the country. The book is enhanced by range maps of most breeding species, numerous maps of the origins of Eurasian migrants, and six paintings. For the first time, both official and regional Egyptian bird names have been published in both Arabic script and transliterated form. Several indexes, a gazeteer of all localities mentioned in the text, and an extensive bibliography facilitate the book's use. Well-researched and thorough, this book is intended as a reference for the professional ornithologist, bird-watcher, and persons interested in the natural history of Egypt. EB; 7.69 X 1.396 X 9.94 inches; 576 pages.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Sherif M. Baha El Din (illustratore). First Edition. pp.551; 6 colour plates, b/w illustrations, maps and tables; map end papers. Original dust jacket near fine, no fading, minimal wear, not price clipped. Hard back binding fine. Contents clean and tight, unmarked, no inscriptions. A fine copy in a near fine jacket. Size: 4to. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st. Jacket shows moderate surface wear. Otherwise a Vg+ hardback copy in Good jacket. 19.53 x 3.55 x 25.25 cm. HEAVY BOOK! OVERSEAS SHIPPING EXTRA AT ACTUAL COST!

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Hardcover with a dust jacket. Overall very good condition. Cover is glossy. Corners are squared and binding is tight. Pages are clean and bright. Fore-edge has some foxing. Title page and copyright is dated 1989. 551 pages. We ship every day from a real neighborhood bookstore. This description is written by an actual person, who is holding the book in front of them to make sure it?s properly described. Please contact us with questions or if you would like to photographs.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Oversized hardcover with dust jacket in overall very good condition. Dust jacket is clean and glossy with mild signs of use and wear along edges of spine. 576 pages. B&W throughout with an 8-page signature featuring full-color photographs. We ship every day from a real neighborhood bookstore. This description is written by an actual person, who is holding the book in front of them to make sure it's properly described.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. Hardback. Tall 8vo. 1989. New in New dust jacket. First Edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. Oxford Univ Press, 1989. Color plates, photos, graphs, maps, biblio, index, 551 pages. Hard Cover. New/New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Sherif M. Baha El Din (illustratore). First Edition. pp.551; 6 colour plates, b/w illustrations, maps and tables; map end papers. Original dust jacket fine, no fading, minimal wear, not price clipped. Hard back binding fine. Contents clean and tight, unmarked, no inscriptions. A fine copy. Size: 4to. Book.

Condizione: Fine. xxi, 551, 6 col plates, text figs, distribution maps. . HB. Fine in d/w. The first major ornithological work to be published on the region, this book covers all species found in the area, both resident and migratory, giving details of their occurrence, breeding-patterns and distribution. It is the most up-to-date synthesis of information on the area giving details of the history of the avifauna and the effects of changes in the environment, hunting and conservation. [9780198576440].

Condizione: Very Good. xxi, 551, 6 col plates, text figs, distribution maps. . HB. Vg in in price-clipped d/w. From the library of Hampshire ornithologist, Michael Bryant, with calligraphic presentation card loosely inserted, 'To Michael Bryant from his friends within the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Naturalists' Trust in gratitude for many years of service 1960-1989'. The first major ornithological work to be published on the region, this book covers all species found in the area, both resident and migratory, giving details of their occurrence, breeding-patterns and distribution. It is the most up-to-date synthesis of information on the area giving details of the history of the avifauna and the effects of changes in the environment, hunting and conservation. [9780198576440].

1ST EDITION. VERY GOOD COPY IN VERY GOOD DUSTWRAP. WITH COLOUR PLATES, MAPS AND CHARTS.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition. Near-fine hardback copy in Near-fine jacket. Slight fading to spine of jacket. Ex-owner's name penned on corner of blank front endpaper. New information on the birds of Egypt is incorporated in this book with a critical review of earlier knowledge. The species found in the area, both resident and migratory, details of their occurrence, distribution and breeding patterns are surveyed by the authors. The subject is set in its historical context and the long history of Egyptian ornithology, which stretches back to the Predynastic Period (4500-3000 BC), is outlined. The changes in the environment and their effects on the avifauna are considered, together with the effects of hunting and of conservation and protection. Also included are tabulations of official and regional Egyptian bird names. 19.53 x 3.55 x 25.25 cm.

Condizione: Good. The Birds of Egypt.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Unused copy; bit of shelf wear to bottom edge of text block, otherwise fine. Dust wrapper now in protective cover, removable. No signatures or other ownership marks.

The first comprehensive work on the birds of Egypt. Extensive introductory sections discuss the history of Egyptian ornithology, geography, biotic communities, hunting, conservation, and changes in the environment. It describes the breeding distributions and seasons, movements, and migratory routes of the 421 species known in the country. The book is enhanced by range maps of most breeding species, numerous maps of the origins of Eurasian migrants, and six paintings. For the first time, both official and regional Egyptian bird names have been published in both Arabic script and transliterated form. Several indexes, a gazeteer of all localities mentioned in the text, and an extensive bibliography facilitate the book`s use. A reference-work for the professional ornithologist, bird-watcher, and persons interested in the natural history of Egypt. gr.-8°. xxi, 551 pp, publ. clothbound with dustj., very good condition. ISBN 0198576447.