Description: Click here to see our other books! Mammals in Hawaii: A Synopsis and Notational Bibliography P. Quentin Tomich 1969 Bishop Museum Press : Honolulu 9" by 6" [6], 238pp SUMMARY A first edition of this interesting work on mammals. With an inscription by the author to zoologist Desmond Morris. First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION A signed copy of Quentin Tomich's work on Hawaiian Mammals, signed by the author. With several in-text illustrations and a folding map, collated and complete. With an ink inscription to the zoologist Desmond Morris to the recto of the front endpaper. The inscription reads, 'To DM, F.G.A.M. With best compliments and in appreciation for assistance rendered to the flea collection of Hawaii. P. Quentin Tomich. October 13, 1969'. P. Quentin Tomich provides a detailed account of Hawaiian mammals in this first edition. Alongside more a more biological discussion of whales, dolphins, the island's rodents, and common diseases affecting mammals in the region, the volume also includes sections on the Hawaiian names for mammals and their depiction in art. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. From the library of the acclaimed zoologist Desmond Morris, best known for his 1967 sociobiological work ‘The Naked Ape, and his popular television programme 'Zoo Time'. Morris was also an ethnologist and surrealist painter. CONDITION In the publisher's original red cloth binding. Externally, lovely, with just a little bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound, with bright and clean pages throughout. Overall Condition: Near Fine GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: P. Quentin Tomich
Publisher: Bishop Museum Press
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: Yes
Language: English
Fiction Subject: None
Illustrator: Not Stated
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1969
Place of Publication: Honolulu
Weight: 1.000000
Country/Region of Manufacture: Honolulu
