1978 Ravens Crows Magpies and Jays written and illustrated by Tony Angell – SOLD

Description

SOLD  – This particular book has been sold, but you can explore similar collectible editions of this title [here].

Ravens, Crows, Magpies, and Jays
Written and illustrated by Tony Angell

Published in 1978 by Douglas & MacIntyre, Vancouver, Canada. This is a stated second edition.

Condition:

• Book: Sky blue cloth boards in A+ condition with sharp edges. Pages are mark-free except for a previous owner’s name stamp on the front freepaper. The silver gilt lettering on the spine remains pristine. The red edge painting on the pages and beautifully illustrated endpapers add to the book’s aesthetic appeal.

• Dust Jacket: Original and in A+ condition, protected by a library-grade cover.

  

Specifications:

• Format: 4to – over 9 3/4″ to 12″ tall

• Pages: 112, including a bibliography at the end.

  

Content Highlights:
This book features striking line drawings by the author, Tony Angell, and offers a comprehensive look at corvids. It includes:

• Detailed descriptions of the eighteen corvid species found in the United States, covering their size, color, habitat, and breeding patterns.

• Insights into their distinctive behavioral traits, such as communication systems, tool usage, playfulness, nest-building ingenuity, and social organization.

  

Excerpt from the Foreword by J.F. Lansdowne:
[In this book], Tony pays tribute to corvids with text and striking line drawings, describing the unique behavioral qualities that set them apart from their species. Of special interest is the chapter dealing with the wide range of responses that corvids have evoked throughout history. The author contrasts the veneration accorded to corvids, especially as epitomized by the role Raven has played in the art and mythology of Northwest Coast Indians, with the irrational fear and hatred, occasionally resulting in widespread slaughter, with which many societies have viewed corvids. He suggests that increasing awareness of the role corvids play in a healthy environment may inspire a return to a spirit of compromise and compatibility with existing wildlife rather than control over it.

This collectible edition is a must-have for bird enthusiasts and those interested in the intricate behaviors and cultural significance of corvids.

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~ Price posted is in (CAD) Canadian Dollars ~