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Birds of the World
by Colin Harrison ; Alan Greensmith
ISBN: 1564582957
ISBN-13: 9781564582959
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Dk Pub
Published date: 1993
Size: 6 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 1.85 pounds
Publisher's Notes
A visual guide to more than 800 species, covering the entire range of bird families. Contains annotated photos accompanied by concise, informative descriptions.
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Birds of the World (Dorling Kindersley Handbooks)
Greensmith, Alan
Text and dust jacket excellent with no marks or tears, but downgraded because red spot on side from unknown source. ( more information) Offered by Jonathan Friedman (United States)
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Birds of the World (Dorling Kindersley Handbooks)
Alan Greensmith
DK ADULT, 2000-10-01. Paperback. Like New. Like new soft cover in DJ. DJ shows very minor shelf wear, otherwise an unblemished copy.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Free Delivery Confirmation! Ships same or next business day. ( more information) Offered by Redux Books (United States)
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Birds of the World
Harrison, Colin; Greensmith, Alan
East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Dk Pub. 1993. Later Printing. H Hard Cover. Very Good. Minimal wear; slightly bumped edges to DJ. ( more information) Offered by Arundel Books of Seattle (United States)
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Birds of the World
Harrison, Colin; Greensmith, Alan
East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Dk Pub, 1993 Like new trade paperback. mailed same day when possible, no markings. Trade Paperback. Like New/No Jacket. ( more information) Offered by Bookshop on the Avenue (United States)
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Birds of the World (Dorling Kindersley Handbooks)
Greensmith, Alan
East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: DK ADULT. Soft Cover. 1564582957 tight copy laminated covers ex-library clean interior . Very Good. 1993. First Edition. ( more information) Offered by Stone Cottage Books (United States)
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Birds of the World (DK Handbks.)
Harrison, Colin J.; Greensmith, Alan
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated, 1993. Very clean, color illustrated, 416 pgs. Flex covers. Minor yellowing to white dj.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. ( more information) Offered by The Book Guardian (United States)
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Eyewitness Handbooks: Birds of the World
Colin Harrison & Alan Greensmith
New York: DK Publishing, 1993. ISBN: 1564582957. Reprint. Soft Cover. Very Good +/Very Good +. Illus. by Color Photos. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Science & Technology - Natural Science; Birds. ( more information) Offered by PublishedPage (United States)
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Birds of the World
Harrison, Colin; Greensmith, Alan
East Rutherford, New Jersey: Dk Publishing. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. First American Edition. Pictorial Cover. BIRDS OF THE WORLD by Colin Harrison, Alan Greensmith - "800-plus illustrations of passerines and non-passerines with descriptions, species, nest, plumage, habitat, and migration facts." Hardcover with DJ, minor shelf/edge wear, very small tear in the DJ that caused a very small bend in the front of the binding, DJ NOT price clipped, binding is semi-soft pictorial cover, pages are tight, text clean, DJ in GOOD/VERY GOOD condition, book in VERY GOOD condition! . ( more information) Offered by Cornerstone Used Books, Inc. (United States)
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BIRDS OF THE WORLD; EYEWITNESS HANDBOOKS
Harrison, Colin & Greensmith, Alan
London: Dorling Kindersley, 1993. 416pp. Glossary & index. 1000's of color illustrations. Drawings. Ink name in front. . Flexible Boards. Fine/Near Fine Dust Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Artis Books & Antiques (United States)
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BIRDS OF THE WORLD: The Visual Guide to More Than 800 Species
Harrison, Colin & Alan Greensmith
New York, Dorling Kindersley, 1993, 1st American edition, 4th Printing, 1993. /// FINE in a FINE (price-clipped) dust jacket. 8vo, hardcover bound in glossy illustrated paper-covered boards (repeats dust jacket design), decorative endpapers, 416pp, index, glossary. Illustrated with more than 800 color photographs, drawings and range maps. A D-K Eyewitness Handbook. (Birds) ** We pack carefully & ship promptly.**. ISBN: 1564582957. Hardcover. Fine. ( more information) Offered by Chestnut Street Books (United States)
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Birds of the World (Dorling Kindersley Handbooks)
Alan Greensmith
DK ADULT, 2000-10-01. Paperback. New/New. as pictured and described, brand new pictorial board,with matching dj, all in gift condition, isbn:1564582957 ( more information) Offered by Live Oak Books (United States)
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