John Gould Kangaroos 1973 Macmillan 1st Edition Folio Slipcase Australia For Sale

A beautiful oversized collection of John Gould’s celebrated illustrations of kangaroos, wallabies, and related Australian marsupials, presented on a scale that really lets the original artwork shine.Kangaroos reproduces the plates and text originally published in 1863 as Volume II of John Gould’s The Mammals of Australia and supplements them with modern commentary by Australian mammalogist Joan M. Dixon. Published by The Macmillan Company of Australia in 1973, this substantial folio contains approximately 152 pages and 70 full-page color reproductions of Gould’s wildlife plates. The artwork ranges from dramatic full-page kangaroo portraits to lesser-known species and anatomical studies—a wonderful natural-history book to explore slowly, display on a coffee table, or add to a collection of Australian wildlife and scientific illustration.Book Details:* Title: Kangaroos
* Author/Illustrator: John Gould
* Modern Commentary: Joan M. Dixon
* Publisher: The Macmillan Company of Australia
* Publication Year: 1973
* Edition: First Macmillan edition
* Format: Oversized Hardcover / Folio
* Pages: Approximately 152
* ISBN: 0333139127
* Language: English
* Illustrated with approximately 70 full-page color plates
* Printed and bound in Hong Kong
* Original slipcase included
* Approximate dimensions: 14 3/4” tall × 10 3/4” wideThe book itself is in especially nice condition for its age, with the interior and illustrated plates presenting cleanly in the areas inspected. The slipcase has done its job protecting the volume and shows considerably more exterior wear than the book itself.Please review all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.I have researched this item to the best of my ability, but I am not an expert and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the identification, age, materials, or other historical details. Please review the photos and conduct your own research before purchasing.