Description: Zoo Quest to Guiana, by David Attenborough. First edition, first impression. Pp. 185. London: Lutterworth Press, 1956. With over 50 photographs including 5 in full colour by Charles Lagus. Publisher's green cloth binding, gilt lettering to spine, plain endpapers; with clipped dust wrapper. This is the full story of the very successful B.B.C.-London Zoo expedition to British Guiana, that went to film exotic creatures and bring back alive, ""some of the strangest, some of the loveliest, and some of the most horrifying animals in the world"". David Attenborough, who went with three companions, tells of their experiences in a country where they explored the broad flat savannahs, the creeks and swamps of the Rupununi, the remote forest reserve of the Amerindians, and the marshy coastal district. Publisher's original cloth binding with gilt lettering to spine. Externally in very good condition, however with some edgewear. Binding is fragile and shaken with pages beginning to come loose if not handled with care. Internally, the book is immaculate, free of any inscriptions or foxing. Complete example. Presenting well in a fair, clipped dust wrapper with bright panels and spine. Some chipping to head and base of the dust jacket, and some loss present. There clearly have been attempts in the past to repair the dust wrapper with non-archival tape, and one can see the yellowing these have left behind when studying the photos (including a small strip of non-archival tape that can no longer be removed as it would otherwise tear the jacket). Efforts have been made to remove - where possible - the previous non-archival tape, clean the area, and replace with strong, acid-free non-yellowing, transparent document repair tape. The dust wrapper has now been placed in a 50-micron sleeve of archival quality to protect it for the future (easily removable if desired). Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. PACKING, SHIPPING AND RETURNS We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully with plenty of cushioning in sturdy cardboard boxes to ensure that they arrive to you safely. All orders are despatched within one working day. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Should you want to purchase more than two books and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot, or contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one. We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.
Price: 95 GBP
Location: Colchester
End Time: 2025-01-18T19:56:46.000Z
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Binding: Hardback
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Publisher: Lutterworth Press
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
