Saving Graces
Sojourns of a Backyard Biologist
by Roger B. Swain
ISBN: 0316824836
ISBN-13: 9780316824835
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Little Brown & Co
Published date: 1993
Size: 5.5 x 8.25 inches
Weight: 0.45 pounds
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Essays celebrate the wonder and beauty of the natural world.
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Saving Graces: Sojourns of a Backyard Biologist
Swain, Roger B
Bulfinch Pr, 1993. Soft Cover. Fine. No marks, no creasing; very clean copy in top-quality condition.. Media rate (4 days to 4 weeks) $3.50; Priority (3-5 days) is $5.50. For additional books, please add $1.00 per title. International customers, please inquire about shipping and send us the name of your country. USPS tracking emailed for US domestic orders. Please watch for our email and use the tracking number to check on your package. Make Paypal payments to Bookplanet@suddenlink.net on Pay Pal. Send money orders, cashier's checks to : Book Planet, P.O. Box 65022, Lubbock, Texas 79464-5022. Any item is returnable within seven days for full refund. Thank you! ( more information)
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Saving Graces: Sojourns of a Backyard Biologist
Swain, Roger B
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Bulfinch Pr. 1993. S Trade Paperback. Very Good. In protective sleeve! (WE MAIL DAILY!) No creases to spine, minimal edge wear. Solid binding with crisp, clean pages. ( more information)
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Saving Graces: Sojourns of a Backyard Biologist
Swain, Roger B
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Bulfinch Press, 1993 Fine TRADE PAPERBACK. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾ Signed by Author INSCRIBED "FOR TED, MY THERE ALWAYS BE WILDNESS IN YOUR WORLD. ROGER B. SWAIN" WITH A CARD FOR GROUNDWORKS SIGNED BY SWAIN LAID IN. MY FAVORITE VICTORY GARDEN HOST!. First Edition. WRAPPERS. Fine/Unknown. Illus. by ILLUTRATED BY ABIGAIL RORER. ( more information)
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Saving Graces: Sojourns of a Backyard Biologist
Swain, Roger B., Illustrated by Rorer, Abigail
Boston, New York, Toronto, London: Little, Brown, & Co. 1991. Pb. VG-. pp. 138, illus., cover curling, rubbing, sticky remnant on front cover, soiled edges, remainder mark on bottom edge, soiling on p. 130, owner's name on half-title. Soft cover. ( more information)
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Saving Graces Sojourns of a Backyard Biologist
Swain, Roger B
Little, Brown and Company, 1991. Black marker line on bottom page edges, cover edges lightly rubbed. 138 pages.. 1st Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good+. Illus. by Illustrated By Abigail Rorer . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Remainder. ( more information)
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Saving Graces: Sojourns of a Backyard Biologist
Swain, Roger B
New York, New York, U.S.A. : Bulfinch Pr, 1993. Fine. No Jacket Fine. No Jacket Fine. No Jacket Fine. No Jacket As New. No Jacket Photo cover of bespeckled, bearded Author in red suspenders. Minor shelf wear. "Swain never fails to find hidden Magic in the simplest of observations. "Clean, Illustrated, 138 pages.. ISBN: 0316824836. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket. ( more information)
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Saving Graces: Sojourns of a Backyard Biologist
Swain, Roger B
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Bulfinch Pr, 1993. Photo cover of bespeckled,bearded Author in red suspenders.Minor shelf wear. "Swain never fails to find hidden Magic in the simplest of observations."Clean ,Illustrated,138 pages. ISBN: 0316824836. 1st Edition. Soft cover. As New/No Jacket. ( more information)
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