Snowdonia: The National Park of North Wales, F. J. North, Bruce Campbell & Richenda Scott

£39.00

Snowdonia: The National Park of North Wales, F. J. North, Bruce Campbell & Richenda Scott

Name: Snowdonia: The National Park of North Wales, F. J. North, Bruce Campbell & Richenda Scott
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Snowdonia: The National Park of North Wales, F. J. North, Bruce Campbell & Richenda Scott — First Edition

Publication: London, Collins, 1949

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [xviii], 469.

Condition Report: Very Good. The book presents firmly in its original green buckram, showing only minor shelf-wear and slight sunning to the extreme spine tips and board edges where the dust jacket has suffered minor loss. The binding remains tight and structurally sound, with hinges perfectly intact. The top edge of the text block exhibits typical moderate foxing and browning, standard for mid-century paper stock, though the internal pages remain largely bright and clean, free from major blemishes. The unclipped dust jacket shows some wear, notably chipping, short closed tears, and rubbing along the top edge and spine extremities, but retains its striking wrap-around illustrative appeal.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition of volume thirteen in the highly esteemed Collins New Naturalist series.

Profusely illustrated, the volume boasts 56 colour plates by John Markham and others, alongside 48 black-and-white photographs, 6 maps, and 26 diagrams, offering a comprehensive visual record of the region. The iconic wrap-around dust jacket features the unmistakable artwork of Clifford and Rosemary Ellis, whose designs have become synonymous with the New Naturalist library.

The front endpaper bears the neat ink signature of a previous owner, 'G. C. Williams', standing as a factual record of early provenance. While early titles in the New Naturalist series are relatively common, finding them in their original, unrestored dust jackets is increasingly difficult for modern collectors.

A landmark synthesis of natural history and geography, Snowdonia offers an unparalleled exploration of one of Britain's most majestic national parks. Moving beyond mere scenic appreciation, the authors deliver a highly disciplined study of the region's interconnected ecosystems, from its volcanic and glaciated geological foundations to its resilient flora, fauna, and human agricultural history. It remains an essential cornerstone for anyone looking to truly understand the complex, living landscape of upland Wales.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: F. J. North, Bruce Campbell, Richenda Scott

Book Publisher: Collins

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Natural History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 469

Book Publication Year: 1949

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: John Markham, Clifford & Rosemary Ellis

Book Series: The New Naturalist

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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