Amphibian Cytogenetics and Evolution

Pp. xv, 456; numerous text-figures and photos (some in color).  Dark blue laminated boards illustrated on the front cover and lettered in green and in white on the rear cover, spine and front cover, 8vo.  This volume is an up-to-date and comprehensive survey of the cytogenetics of a major class of animals, including three amphibian orders, with chapters authored by international leaders in the field (from the rear cover blurb).  From the research collection of Illinois State University herpetologist Lauren E. Brown with his signature on the front endpaper.  Some pages in Chapter 13 with occasional underlining by Lauren Brown.  Rare work.