European Pond Turtles, Emys orbicularis

Pp. 270; 167 full-color and black-and-white photos and figures, two maps of Europe.  Color pictorial laminated boards, lettered in black, white, and green on the spine and front cover, pictorial endpapers (hardcover), lg 8vo.  From the series: Chelonian Library #2.  Emys orbicularis is ranked among the most intensively researched reptiles in all countries where it occurs naturally.  This book covers systematics, descriptions, distribution, proven methods of captive breeding and much, much more (from the publisher’s blurb).  No ownership marks.