{"product_id":"the-broads-brian-moss-1st-edition","title":"The Broads, Brian Moss — 1st 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, HarperCollins Publishers, 2001\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, pp. 392.\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 Fine. The book is in exceptional, collector-quality condition. The original green cloth boards remain pristine and sharp, entirely free of edge-wear or bumping, and feature remarkably bright, unoxidised gilt tooling to the spine. The binding is exceptionally tight and square, showing no signs of having been read. Internally, the text block is immaculate; the pages are crisp, bright, and completely devoid of foxing, toning, or any previous ownership inscriptions. Both the top and fore-edges are exceptionally clean. The original dust jacket is equally superlative, completely unclipped with no tearing, creasing, or chipping, and devoid of the spine sun-fading that frequently affects this specific volume.\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 is a true first edition, first printing hardback of volume 89 in the prestigious and highly collectible New Naturalist Library. This copy represents the primary hardback binding, which was published simultaneously with a paperback issue; the hardbacks were produced in significantly smaller numbers and remain far more sought-after by collectors and natural history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe volume is profusely illustrated throughout, containing 29 vibrant colour plates alongside over 140 detailed black and white photographs and line drawings. Copies preserved in such remarkably fresh, unblemished condition are becoming increasingly uncommon on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eA masterful and comprehensive exploration of one of Britain's most unique landscapes, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eThe Broads\u003c\/i\u003e delves deep into the history, ecology, and future of the people's wetland. Brian Moss expertly navigates the complex origins of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, transitioning from their medieval peat-digging origins to their modern status as a crucial, yet fragile, ecosystem. Balancing rich historical context with meticulous natural history, Moss provides detailed accounts of the region's flora and fauna, from recovering bittern populations to rare invertebrates, while addressing the ongoing modern challenges of conservation, tourism, and water management. This is an essential volume for natural historians, ecologists, and anyone captivated by the British countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54384738009427,"sku":null,"price":42.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_191325.jpg?v=1784803364","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-broads-brian-moss-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}