Salamanders of the United States and Canada James W Petranka 1st Ed

by James W. Petranka

$110 · Offered by eBay

Item Overview: Up for sale is an authentic, highly collectible First Edition hardcover copy of Salamanders of the United States and Canada, written by acclaimed herpetologist James W. Petranka and published by the Smithsonian Institution Press (Copyright © 1998). Serving as a massive comprehensive survey of North American amphibians, this definitive 592-page manual chronicles the ecology, evolution, biodiversity, and behavioral profiles of 127 recognized species of salamanders. The volume is beautifully detailed with nearly 500 black-and-white and full-color photographs, distribution maps, and identification keys for larvae and adults. A rare and highly valued addition to any serious scientific collection, library, or herpetologist's bookshelf! Key Publication Details: Author: James W. Petranka Publisher: Smithsonian Institution Press Format: Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket Publication Year: 1998 ISBN-10: 1-56098-828-2 ISBN-13: 978-1560988281 Condition Details: Main Book & Binding: Very Good condition. The structural cloth boards underneath are solid, the spine remains rigid, and the binding is completely tight and secure. Dust Jacket: Very Good condition. The original illustrated dust jacket is present, glossy, and fully intact, showing only minimal light storage shelf wear along the upper edges and an unclipped price flap displaying a historic $65.00 retail mark. Interior Pages: Excellent condition. The pages inside are bright, smooth, and crisp. The numerous full-page

• Publisher: Smithsonian Books
• Year: 1998
• ISBN: 9781560988281
• Condition: Very Good

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