European Pond Turtles, Emys orbicularis Like the Aloes

Like the Aloes

the first is dated 1973 and bears the initials RHM

the fine hand-colored plates are bright and clean (only 3 plates show the slightest hint of marginal foxing)

Loudon also developed a unique writing style

European Pond Turtles, Emys orbicularis Like the AloesPp. 270; 167 full color and black and white photos and figures, two maps of Europe. Color pictorial laminated boards, lettered in black, white, and green on the spine and front cover, pictorial endpapers (hardcover), lg 8vo. From the series: Chelonian Library #2. Emys orbicularis is ranked among the most intensively researched reptiles in all countries where it occurs naturally. This book covers systematics, descriptions, distribution, proven methods