{"product_id":"british-mammals-l-harrison-matthews-2nd-edition","title":"British Mammals, L. Harrison Matthews — 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Collins, 1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original green cloth boards remain exceptionally clean and vibrant, with sharp corners, unbruised edges, and bright gilt lettering and tooling to the spine. The binding is firm and square, presenting a tight text block with clean, internally bright, and unblemished pages throughout, entirely free from foxing. The original dust jacket is also in Very Good condition; it retains its striking and vivid front panel artwork with only minor edge-wear, subtle creasing, and shallow nicks to the spine ends. There is some faint, age-typical toning to the rear panel and jacket spine, but the wrapper remains largely crisp, attractive, and fully intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This copy represents the 1960 Second Edition of volume number 21 in the esteemed New Naturalist series. It is profusely illustrated throughout, boasting 16 full-colour plates, 48 black-and-white plates, and 92 text figures, providing a comprehensive visual accompaniment to the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe iconic and highly collectable dust jacket features the quintessential wrap-around artwork by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis, whose distinct designs have become synonymous with the series' identity. While the 1952 true first printing commands a premium, early reprints from this era remain highly sought after by natural history enthusiasts and New Naturalist collectors, especially when retaining their original, un-faded dust jackets in such commendable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eAn engaging and authoritative synthesis of British mammalogy, Dr. L. Harrison Matthews's work was widely praised for bringing a modern, scientific perspective to the study of the nation's fauna. Treating mammals holistically, rather than merely as subjects of isolated observation, the book delves into their natural history, biological structure, and functions, with a particular emphasis on groundbreaking twentieth-century discoveries concerning bats, marine life, and other indigenous species. Written with both the seasoned ecologist and the amateur naturalist in mind, this volume stands as a cornerstone of British natural history and a testament to the enduring appeal of the New Naturalist library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54384097460563,"sku":"4705","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_190410.jpg?v=1784800743","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/british-mammals-l-harrison-matthews-2nd-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}