WILDFOWL OF THE BRITISH ISLES. By Peter Scott and Hugh Boyd.
1957 1st edition. 8vo (155 x 246mm). Pp66,xxix[ills]. Colour frontispiece and 15 colour plates by Peter Scott, b/w illustrations, bibliography. Brick red cloth, spine titled in gilt with gilt duck motif to upper board.
Essentially a vehicle for Scott's ident paintings, this is a guide to distinguishing between the various species of wildfowl which frequent the British Isles. The Canada Goose, Egyptian Goose and Mandarin Duck are included as being "now established in a feral state." Lots of text in species by species articles each of which summarise the state of knowledge at the time of publication. Interesting, with many good pictures.
Essentially a vehicle for Scott's ident paintings, this is a guide to distinguishing between the various species of wildfowl which frequent the British Isles. The Canada Goose, Egyptian Goose and Mandarin Duck are included as being "now established in a feral state." Lots of text in species by species articles each of which summarise the state of knowledge at the time of publication. Interesting, with many good pictures.
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489
| Author | Scott (Peter Markham) and Boyd (Hugh). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 489 |
| ISBN | B0000CJNHA. |
| Book Description | Minor faults, slight use to cloth, name / slight browning to end-papers. Good-plus in used / frayed dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1957 |
| Publisher | Country Life. |
| Place | London. |