Expert, landmark new edition of the book originally by F. H. Kortright, incorporating numerous advances in the field of waterfowl life histories, habits, movements and classification. With the assistance of Glen C. Sanderson, Helen C. Schultz, and Arthur S. Hawkins ; ill. by T.M. Shortt and Frank C. Bellrose, Jr. "A Wildlife Management Institute book sponsored jointly with the Illinois Natural History Survey." 543pp, color illustrations, maps etc. Book is bright and clean. Old bookplate to the fpde with a name and date in ink. Otherwise unmarked. Tiught, square binding, sound hinges. Light blue cloth shows no wear. The price-clipped dustjacket shows med-light edge wear, creasing top the rear panel. Splitting atong the fold in the rear panel/indide flap. Unpacked weight, 1.33kg. We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images always available. Shipped well packed. USA postage usually $6.50 or less. Canadian postage varies considerably depending on weight and destination. Maximum postage to anywhere within Canada, can now be approx US$15.00- up to 5kg total weight, boxed, insured, trackable and faster than regular parcels. Less will be charged if rates indicate. NOW available - new, considerably lower Trans-Canada rates, and, new lower rates for Overseas destinations.