The Kangaroo

Pp. 268; numerous full page and half-page color photographs, some color distribution maps.  Publisher’s original red cloth, lettered in black on the spine and front cover, color photograph of a kangaroo inset on the front cover, 4to.  Presents a detailed review of all species of kangaroo known to inhabit Australia and New Guinea.  The text is authored by specialists in kangaroo and other marsupial mammals.  The foreword is by Gerald Durrell.  Gift inscription on half-title page, few signs of use.