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ISBN10: 0718829611, ISBN13: 9780718829612, [publisher: Lutterworth Press] Hardcover SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. [Portland, ME, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]
ISBN10: 0718829611, ISBN13: 9780718829612, [publisher: Lutterworth Press] Hardcover Found in the tropics, pittas are brightly colored and unforgettable for those who have seen them flash past. a living jewel in the rainforest. This monograph, beautifully painted with gouache dry-brush technique, is laid out to show the characteristics of each species together with details of sex, age, date, locality and museum where each bird-skin is kept, with its registration number. It also has a complete list of all scientific synonyms; a bibliography of more than 1,300 references; a list of all islands where pittas have been found (and their status if known); and a list of museum holdings worldwide of pitta skins, eggs and fluid specimens. The book also contains a study of the little known dusky stripes, a phenomenon unique to the pitta and never described before; and demonstrates a unique moulting pattern where immatures, moulting into adult plumage, are often found with naked head and neck. This beautiful scientifically based book is an invaluable guide for ornithologists, pitta researchers, conservationists, and museums. [Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]
E-332 Lutterworth Press 1998 Hardcover Very Good Hardcover. 4to. Published by Lutterworth Press, Cambridge UK, 1998. 207 pgs. 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. Found in the tropics, pittas are brightly colored and unforgettable for those who have seen them flash past...A living jewel in the rainforest. This monograph, beautifully painted with gouache dry-brush technique, is laid out to show the characteristics of each species together with details of sex, age, date, locality and museum where each bird-skin is kept, with its registration number. It also has a complete list of all scientific synonyms; a bibliography of more than 1, 300 references; a list of all islands where pittas have been found (and their status if known); and a list of museum holdings worldwide of pitta skins, eggs and fluid specimens. The book also contains a study of the little known dusky stripes, a phenomenon unique to the pitta and never described before; and demonstrates a unique moulting pattern where immatures, moulting into adult plumage, are often found with naked head and neck. This beautiful scientifically based book is an invaluable guide for ornithologists, pitta researchers, conservationists, and museums. EB; 8vo 8"-9" tall.
E-332. Very Good. Hardcover. Hardcover. 4to. Published by Lutterworth Press, Cambridge UK, 1998. 207 pgs. 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. Found in the tropics, pittas are brightly colored and unforgettable for those who have seen them flash past... A living jewel in the rainforest. This monograph, beautifully painted with gouache dry-brush technique, is laid out to show the characteristics of each species together with details of sex, age, date, locality and museum where each bird-skin is kept, with its registration number. It also has a complete list of all scientific synonyms; a bibliography of more than 1,300 references; a list of all islands where pittas have been found (and their status if known) ; and a list of museum holdings worldwide of pitta skins, eggs and fluid specimens. The book also contains a study of the little known dusky stripes, a phenomenon unique to the pitta and never described before; and demonstrates a unique moulting pattern where immatures, moulting into adult plumage, are often found with naked head and neck. This beautiful scientifically based book is an invaluable guide for ornithologists, pitta researchers, conservationists, and museums. EB; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . ISBN 0 ...
ISBN10: 0718829611, ISBN13: 9780718829612, [publisher: Lutterworth Press, E-332] Hardcover Hardcover. 4to. Published by Lutterworth Press, Cambridge UK, 1998. 207 pgs. 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. Found in the tropics, pittas are brightly colored and unforgettable for those who have seen them flash past. A living jewel in the rainforest. This monograph, beautifully painted with gouache dry-brush technique, is laid out to show the characteristics of each species together with details of sex, age, date, locality and museum where each bird-skin is kept, with its registration number. It also has a complete list of all scientific synonyms; a bibliography of more than 1,300 references; a list of all islands where pittas have been found (and their status if known) ; and a list of museum holdings worldwide of pitta skins, eggs and fluid specimens. The book also contains a study of the little known dusky stripes, a phenomenon unique to the pitta and never described before; and demonstrates a unique moulting pattern where immatures, moulting into adult plumage, are often found with naked head and neck. This beautiful scientifically based book is an invaluable guide for ornithologists, pitta researchers, conservationists, and mu ...
ISBN10: 0718829611, ISBN13: 9780718829612, [publisher: Lutterworth] Hardcover 1998. Lutterworth. First. Hard Cover. Book- VG. DJ- VG. 12x8.5. 207pp. Many colour and b/w plates and illus. Through this book, the reader may discover one of the most beautiful bird families - the pittas. Living in the tropics, they are brightly coloured and unforgettable for those who have seen them flash past, a living jewel in the rainforest. [Cambridge, GLOUC, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1998]
ISBN10: 0718829611, ISBN13: 9780718829612, [publisher: Lutterworth] Hardcover 1998. Lutterworth. First. Hard Cover. Book- VG. DJ- VG. 12x8.5. 207pp. Many colour and b/w plates and illus. Through this book, the reader may discover one of the most beautiful bird families - the pittas. Living in the tropics, they are brightly coloured and unforgettable for those who have seen them flash past, a living jewel in the rainforest. [Cambridge, GLOUC, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1998]
Lutterworth 1998 Hardback Very good 1998. Lutterworth. First. Hard Cover. Book-VG. DJ-VG. 12x8.5. 207pp. Many colour & b/w plates & illus. Through this book, the reader may discover one of the most beautiful bird families-the pittas. Living in the tropics, they are brightly coloured and unforgettable for those who have seen them flash past, a living jewel in the rainforest.
ISBN10: 0718829611, ISBN13: 9780718829612, [publisher: THE LUTTERWORTH PRESS CAMBRIDGE] Hardcover VERY GOOD COPY IN CELLOPHANE PROTECTED DUSTWRAP. FRONT COVER SHOWS THE GURNEY`S PITTA. SPONSORED BY THE CARLSBERG FOUNDATION, COPENHAGEN. [Bakewell, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1998]
ISBN10: 0718829611, ISBN13: 9780718829612, [publisher: Lutterworth Press] Hardcover Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 2.51 [Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]
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