Albatross: Biology and Conservation

Pp. xii, 300; numerous color and black-and-white illustrations.  Publisher’s dark blue cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine, color pictorial dust jacket, lg 4to.  This is the hardback first edition.  A complete overview of all 24 species of the Albatrosses that are arranged into 4 genera.  Presents 23 chapters by noted authorities in the field.  Small call number on spine of dust jacket only, no other institution marks internally or externally.