This edition is a paperback published by Century in UK and Hippocrene in New York. Gently read. Pages in great condition. Some wear on cover - some creases on cover. Buy with confidence because every order ships with delivery confirmation tracking number. Fast shipping from our non-smoking home. 2010AMA278 Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: , xvi, 520 pages, contains chapters on The Biography of the Author, First, Second, Third and Fourth Journey and Preserving Birds for Cabinets of Natural History, illustrated in black and white throughout, owner's presentation bookplate from The Royal Academy, Gosport on front pastedown, and with Academy emblem to front cover