The Book of Fishes

The book is bound in a cloth cover with gold lettering, showing signs of age such as minor wear on the spine and edges. The interior pages are clean and well-preserved, with no inscriptions or library markings. The absence of a dust jacket is noted, but the overall condition is good, reflecting careful handling over the years.

"The Book of Fishes" by John Oliver La Gorce, published by the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C., in 1952, is a revised and enlarged edition. This edition presents a comprehensive look at food and game fishes and aquatic life in the coastal and inland waters of the United States. With detailed descriptions and illustrations, it includes 238 species in color with biographies, 67 other color photographs, and 130 monochrome photographs. This edition is valuable for its extensive coverage and visual documentation, making it a significant resource for enthusiasts of natural history and ichthyology. The book is bound in a sturdy cloth cover with gold lettering, showing minor wear consistent with its age, but remains in good condition with no dust jacket.