Description: This 4-volume set of "The Waterfowl of the World" by Jean Delacour is a first edition nonfiction book published by Country Life Limited, London. Volume 1 was published in 1954, Volume 2 in 1956, Volume 3 in 1959, and Volume 4 in 1964. These books present an overview of all Anatidae species with color plates along with black-and-white illustrations and maps. For each species, the characteristics, distribution, and general habits are described. The books feature beautiful illustrations by Peter Scott and a detailed description of various waterfowl species around the world. All four books are hardcover with dust jackets. The blue cloth boards are in excellent condition with gilt titles and decoration. The dust jackets show some wear as indicated in photographs. The only annotations are on the inside cover, again shown in the photographs. These books are from the collection of Dr. John P. Rogers (1924-2019), a prominent waterfowl biologist in the United States.
Price: 200 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
End Time: 2025-02-05T16:27:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12.88 USD
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Edition: First Edition
Book Title: The Waterfowl of the World
Publisher: Country Life Limited
Original Language: English
Publication Year: 1954
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: Peter Scott
Author: Jean Delacour
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Genre: Environment, Nature & Earth
Topic: Birds
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
