Animal Coloration: An account of the principal facts and theories related to the colours and markings of animals (second edition) the covers paneled in blind

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The Reproductive Cycle Ecology

Animal Coloration: An account of the principal facts and theories related to the colours and markings of animals (second edition) the covers paneled in blindPp. vii, (1), 288; 4 full page chromolithographic plates, 36 text figures (from woodcuts). Publishers original gray cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine, with motif of a snake eating a frog on lower part of the front cover, lg 8vo. Beddards interesting study builds on the work of Wallace, Stolzmann, Eisig, Poulton, Bateson, and Flower who have all contributed to theories concerning natural selection for animal coloration. Bookplate of Thomas A.