The Mammals: A Guide to the Living Species

This hardcover first edition from 1965 is in good condition overall, with the dust jacket showing noticeable wear. The jacket has tears and tape repairs, indicating its age and use. The book's binding is intact, and the pages are clean, making it a solid addition to any collection despite the jacket's flaws.

"The Mammals: A Guide to the Living Species" by Desmond Morris is a first edition published by Harper & Row in 1965. This hardcover edition is a comprehensive guide to the living species of mammals, authored by the renowned curator of mammals at the Zoological Society of London. The book is a valuable resource for enthusiasts and scholars of natural history and zoology, offering detailed insights into various mammalian species. Distinctive for its first edition status, this copy is a collector's item, though it shows signs of wear on the dust jacket, including tears and tape repairs. Despite the jacket's condition, the book remains a significant contribution to the field of zoology, reflecting Morris's expertise and passion for the subject.