Galapagos
by David W. Steadman
ISBN: 0874748828
ISBN-13: 9780874748826
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Harpercollins
Published date: 1998
Pages: 207
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Galapagos : Discovery on Darwin's Island
David W. Steadman
Smithsonian. Used - Good. Published: 1988. Softcover.1. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Good condition, showing modest signs of wear. Price or other sticker on cover. ( more information)
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Galapagos : Discovery on Darwin's Island
David W. Steadman, Steven Zousmer
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GALAPAGOS
STEAQDMAN, ZOUSMER
SMITHSONIAN INST. PRESS, 1988 DISCOVERY ON DARWIN'S ISLANDS, BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED, . 1st Paperback Edition. Soft Cover. Fine in Large Softcover/No Jacket. 8 x 11". ( more information)
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Galapagos : Discovery on Darwin's Islands
Steadman, David W. And Steven Zousmer, Illustrated
Washington, D. C.: Smithsonian Institution, 1988 Paperback. Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. Illus. by Color Plates By Lee M. Steadman. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. ( more information)
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Galapagos : Discovery on Darwin's Island
Steadman, David W.; Zousmer, Steven
Smithsonian Institution Press, 1988. Oversized Paperback.. Very good condition.. * * * Selling books of merit since 1988. * * * Prompt, Professional Service. Satisfaction Guaranteed. * * * ( more information)
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Galapagos: Discovery on Darwin's Island
Steadman, David W
Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Books, 1988 Condition near fine soft illustrated sofe cover. No crease on the spine. Previous owner's name and note on ffp. Ever since Darwin boarded the Beagle, there has been a fascination with the Galapagos Islands. Geologically young, these volcanic islands sometimes display "an evolutionary process so obvious it leaps out at you like a full-color illustration. " Steadman, a paleontologist and the subject of a PBS documentary by Zousmer, summarizes Darwin's discovery, as well as eight years of his own research. Descriptions of native vertebrate species (including all resident bird species) are illustrated with color plates. There is a wonderful essay by the artist, Steadman's brother Lee, although his watercolors were, unfortunately, unavailable for review. This lively, well-written account will have wide appeal. Laurie Bartolini, Lincoln Lib., Springfield, Ill. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12". ( more information)
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Galapagos : Discovery on Darwin's Island
Steadman, David W.; Zousmer, Steven
Washington, DC, U.S.A.:: Smithsonian Institution Press,, 1988.. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 4to. Complete with 51 original watercolors, in addition the photos. A very handsome work. ( more information)
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Galapagos : Discovery on Darwin's Island
Steadman, David W.; Zousmer, Steven
Smithsonian Institution, 1988. Pages and covers clean and bright. Binding tight.. ISBN: 0874748828. Wraps (Paperback). Mildly Edgeworn. Illus. by Steadman, Lee M.. Oversized. Charles Darwin Evolution Natural History GALAPAGOS ISLANDS NATURAL HISTORY SOUTH AMERICA NATURE GENERAL TRAVEL. ( more information)
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Galapagos : Discovery on Darwin's Island
Steadman, David W. and Steven Zousmer
Smithsonian Books,, 1988. Oversized Paperback. Very Good. Unmarked text. Lavishly illustrated with 51 color plates. Bibliography. 208pp. ( more information)
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Galapagos : Discovery on Darwin's Island
David W. Steadman, Steven Zousmer
Smithsonian, 1988. Like New. SOFTCOVER edition.Clean covers with sharp corners, clean and tight pages, square: a very crisp, sweet copy. ( more information)
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Galapagos: Discovery on Darwin's Islands
Steadman, David W.; Zousmer, Steven
Smithsonian Institution Press, 1988. Spine Uncreased. Binding tight and square. Date stamp on flyleaf else Pages clean, free of writing. Trade Paperback. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information)
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GALAPAGOS Discovery on Darwin's Islands
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Steadman, David and Steven Zousmer
Washington D. C.: Smithsonian Institution. 1988. Softcover. 0874748828 . Very Good with no dust jacket; Wear at edges; Trade PB; B&W and color Illustrations; 208 pages . ( more information)
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GALAPAGOS Discovery on Darwin's Islands
Steadman, David W., & Steven Zousmer
Hardcover. 0874748828 . Smithsonian, c 1988, hardback about 8¾x11¼", no edition stated, NAP, Near Fine/Near Fine dust jacket, 208 pages, 3 lbs [nhbx]; F3409 . ( more information)
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GALAPAGOS: DISCOVERY ON DARWIN'S ISLANDS
David W. Steadman; Steven Zousmer
Smithsonian Institution Press,. VG+/NONE 1988. Paperback. Clean, unmarked pgs. Small spots on rear endpapers, textblock edges. Covers crisp. . ( more information)
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Galapagos: Discovery on Darwin's Islands
Steadman, David W.; Zousmer, Steven
Smithsonian Institution Press, 1988. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good/None as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 208 pages. Book shows some shelfwear- a little wear at the edges. As with any Smithsonian effort the photography isand drawomgs are magnificent.The author's experience and scientific research in the Galapagos. ( more information)
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Galapagos : Discovery on Darwin's Island
Steadman, David W.; Zousmer, Steven
Washington, DC, U.S.A.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1988. 207 pages, bibliography, appendices, numerous color illustrations and photographs. Covers lightly scuffed, else a clean, tight copy.. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Steadman, Lee M. (illustrator). 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information)
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GALAPAGOS : DISCOVERY ON DARWIN'S ISLAND
Steadman, David W. ; Zousmer, S
Washington, DC:: Smithsonian Institution Press. VG/NONE 1988. Softcover. Contents unmarked, tight. Very mild shelfwear. Attractive copy. . ( more information)
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Galapagos : Discovery on Darwin's Island
David W. Steadman; Steven Zousmer
Smithsonian, 1988. Hardcover. Very Good. *** Softcover in Very Good condition. Binding tight, pages clean. No previous owner names. Very light edgewear and wrinkling to spine. *** ( more information)
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Galapagos: Discovery on Darwin's Islands
Steadman, David W.; Zousmer, Steven
Smithsonian Institution Press, 1988. Pages thumbed are tight, bright and clean. No apparent reading wear. 208 pages, appendix & select bibliography. Covers, spine, edges and corners very good. Binding firm and straight. If needed for reference, research, analysis, lucubrations or just enjoyment this is the one. Illustrated with B/W & color drawings & photos.. Edition or Printing Not Stated. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 10 3/4 X 8 1/2. ( more information)
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Galapagos: Discovery on Darwin's Islands
Steadman, David W., and Steven Zousmer
Washington DC: Smithsonian, 1988 208 pages, numerous color illustrations, maps, appendix, select bibliography, picture credits, 4to; pictorial cover. Very good condition, vertical crease front cover; contents fine. Paperback. ( more information)
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GALAPAGOS : DISCOVERY ON DARWIN'S ISLAND
Steadman, David W. ; Zousmer, S
Washington, DC:: Smithsonian Institution Press,. VG/NONE 1988. Softcover. Contents unmarked, tight. Very mild shelfwear. Attractive copy. . ( more information)
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Galapagos: Discovery on Darwin's Islands (Illustrated)
Steadman, David W. & Zousmer, Steven
Smithsonian Institution Press. New with no dust jacket; Brand new!. 1988. Softcover. Laminated pictorial cover; stunning color photos. ; Trade PB; Color Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 208 pages . ( more information)
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Steadman, David W.; Zousmer, Steven
Smithsonian Institution Press, 1988. Soft Cover. Near Fine. Ever since Darwin boarded the Beagle , there has been a fascination with the Galapagos Islands. Geologically young, these volcanic islands sometimes display "an evolutionary process so obvious it leaps out at you like a full-color illustration." Steadman, a paleontologist and the subject of a PBS documentary by Zousmer, summarizes Darwin's discovery, as well as eight years of his own research. Descriptions of native vertebrate species (including all resident bird species) are illustrated with color plates. There is a wonderful essay by the artist, Steadman's brother Lee, although his watercolors were, unfortunately, unavailable for review. This lively, well-written account will have wide appeal." Laurie Bartolini, Lincoln Lib., Springfield , Ill. ( more information)
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Galápagos - Discovery on Darwin's Islands
Steadman, David W. and Zousmer, Steven
Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, 1988. 1st Edition. A beautifully illustrated account in which the reader is invited to track missing links in the evolutionary chain of extinct and living species. Subjects: Paleontology - Galapagos Islands. Natural history - Galapagos Islands. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ( more information)
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