Thylacine: Tragedy of the Tasmanian Tiger by Guiler, Eric - 1985

Melbourne: Oxford University Press. 1985. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Near Fine copy in Very Good dustjacket. Dustjacket is very slightly sunned on spine and now protected in a purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Booksellers' stamps to preliminary pages. Illustrated with Black & White Photographs and Drawings. 207 pages. Traces the history of the Tasmanian tiger, the thylacine, from fossils and early Aboriginal paintings through to the present day. Anatomical details are given, its behaviour as gleaned from the few written accounts and as told by old-timers is discussed, its persecution from early European settlement through to the 1900's is detailed, and the efforts of various searches are recorded. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Hardback.

Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press, 1985. Book. Good. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover with light green boards and pictorial dust jacket, first edition, 484gms, 207 pages, olive green endpapers. This book traces the history of the Tasmanian Tiger from fossils and early Aboriginal paintings through to the present day. Tales, written or recounted, and sightings have been collected from around Tasmania and the mainland of Australia. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and light page discolouration/spotting throughout. Boards and dust jacket are also in good condition with only light shelf wear and scuffing, otherwise no other pre-loved markings..

Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1985. First Edition . Cloth. Near Fine/With Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Near Fine with an owners name to fep in a like jacket signed by the author on the title page . PP 207, index,