A wide-ranging examination of the biology, ecology, systematics, and conservation of a group of large and colorful butterflies that occur all over the globe, have been incorporated into human culture, symbolism, and ritual, and are seriously threatened with extinction 40 of the 143 species of the New World swallowtails being on the critical list of the World Conservation Union (IUCN). The late Tyler (1917-1983) left only the outline for the volume. The two scientific educators (Keith S. Brown, Jr. and Kent H. Wilson) who finished and illustrated the book have maintained Tyler's blend of science and aesthetics, including 153 pages of striking color plates. Per Tyler's wish, a paper edition will be sold at cost to students and persons outside the industrialized countries. Paper student edition (unseen), $24.50. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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A wide-ranging examination of the biology, ecology, systematics, and conservation of a group of large and colorful butterflies that occur all over the globe, have been incorporated into human culture, symbolism, and ritual, and are seriously threatened with extinction 40 of the 143 species of the New World swallowtails being on the critical list of the World Conservation Union (IUCN). The late Tyler (1917-1983) left only the outline for the volume. The two scientific educators (Keith S. Brown, Jr. and Kent H. Wilson) who finished and illustrated the book have maintained Tyler's blend of science and aesthetics, including 153 pages of striking color plates. Per Tyler's wish, a paper edition will be sold at cost to students and persons outside the industrialized countries. Paper student edition (unseen), $24.50. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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Librería: Z & Z Books, Newburyport, MA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Scientific Publishers, 1994. Book like new, dust jacket with a repaired tear and long crease. Laminated Pictorial Hardcover. As New/Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 014619
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Librería: Paradox Books USA, Fort Collins, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket; full maroon cloth over boards with gold lettering stamped on spine and front. Glossy illustrated DJ. Sewn binding. 376 pages, with 100 plates, including 51 in color, maps, identification key, bibliography, index. CONDITION: Book AS NEW, binding square and tight, pages bright and unmarked, no names, laid in on verso of flyleaf is a manila sheet of "Corrections and Additions", above which is a signed handwritten dedication note to the former owners, with printed signatures of all three authors below; DJ VERY GOOD, moderate edge wear to edges and corners, but no chipping or major tears; not clipped. CONTENT: "A highly controversial but engrossing book, chock-full with valuable information; you can either enjoy or be enraged by its contents, but it will never leave you bored or indifferent." - Gerardo Lamas, lepidopterist and reviewer. > Guaranteed prompt shipment, secure packaging, and free tracking. Signed by Author(s). Nº de ref. del artículo: 005960
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Librería: rareviewbooks, Kensington, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Oversized hardback book (377 pages) with decorated boards and endpapers illustrated with color and b/w photographs/reproductions. Dust jacket shows moderate rubbing/scuffing - scuff marks on the top of several pages. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL CHARGE. Bookseller since 1995 (LL--Base2-BS-9-Bottom-R-Flat) rareviewbooks. Nº de ref. del artículo: RVB12032201
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Librería: Antiquarius Booksellers, Falkland, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good Plus. 1st Edition. 'A wide-ranging book about biology, ecology, systematics, conservation, and the relationship of humanity to the natural environment. At its focus is a group of large and colorful butterflies that occur all over the globe'.This copy has the original errata slip pasted to the back of the front endpaper. At the top of the errata slip, in a blank area, is a presentation note, signed by all three of the authors thanking [Dr Eugene] 'Gene' Monroe for his pioneering contribution t knowledge of the Swallowtails'. Laid-in is a 16-page printed Festschrift in honour of Dr. Monroe [a Canadian]. This copy of the book is possibly Monroe's own. 376pp, profusely illustrated including a large number of colour plates, endpaper maps. The book is Fine - very bright and clean and unmarked. Tight square binding, no wear to the illustrated boards, which repeat exatly the illustrated dustjacket. The dustjacket, also present, shows moderate edge wear including short tears, curling to the bottom edge etc. Shipment to anywhere in Canada and the Uniited States, is US$15.00. Overseas postal rates would be considerably higher due to the books size/weight. Size: 23cm Tall. Book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 057483
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Librería: PEMBERLEY NATURAL HISTORY BOOKS BA, ABA, Iver, Reino Unido
Condición: New. 376, 157 col plates, 1179 text figs, maps. . HB. NEW. . . [9780945417903]. Nº de ref. del artículo: N572
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Librería: Blue Awning Books, Salt Lake City, UT, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: DJ: Good. 1st ptg. 376 pp. 8 3/4 x 11 1/4. Brown pictorial boards. Brown dj, closed tear at foot. No damage or markings noted. Nº de ref. del artículo: 77388
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Librería: Andrew Isles Natural History Books, Prahran, VIC, Australia
Quarto,378 pp.,colour photographs, tipped in a printed note signed by all three authors for Tim New, a fine copy in dustwrapper. Nº de ref. del artículo: 10990
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