An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Australian Wildlife by Michael Morcombe

An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Australian Wildlife

by Michael Morcombe

Macmillan, 1974, First edition
Colour photographic plates, photographs throughout, b/w line drawings in text
Large Hardcover, dustjacket

Condition: Very Good
A little edge and shelf wear with a little rubbing and bumping to corners and covers. Dustjacket very good with a little chipping to edges (see photographs)

“The geographical isolation of the Australian continent has led to the development of a unique and fascinating wildlife.  Here the marsupials were able to survive, protected from the competition of the more successful and widespread placental mammals.  Australia, with New Guinea, is the only place on earth where the three types of mammals – the marsupials, placentals and monotremes – exist side by side.”