Research on Dolphins by Editor-M. M. Bryden; Editor-Richard Harrison ISBN 13: 9780198576068

Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 1986. First edition. Fine (new) copy.. Pp. xiv, 478, numerous photographs and diagrams. Publisher's dark blue cloth with red cloth spine panel, lettered in gilt on the spine, and lettered in gilt and in red on the front cover, lg 8vo. Presents 21 chapters by noted authorities; the volume is divided into three parts - Part I: Anatomy and physiology, Part II: Dolphins in captivity, and Part III: Dolphins in the oceans. From the library of Michael Newcomer with his blind-stamp on the front endpaper.

Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1986. Classic comprehensive text presents detailed topics covering the natural history, the anatomy and the physiology of dolphins, including sections on dolphins in captivity; age and growth; the acoustic faculty of dolphins; line transect sampling of dolphin populations; cetacean magnetic sense; cephalopods in the diet of odontocetes; water management; diving dolphins; dolphin brain size; etc. 478 pgs. Illustrated. Gilt spine and front cover. Prior owner's initials on lower outer edge. Virtually no shelfwear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.