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Pair of Books on Animal and Human Skulls

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1st Ed softcover "Skulls: An Exploration of Alan Dudley's Curious Collection" by Simon Winchester and a hardcover "Animal Skulls: A Guide to North American Species" by Mark Elbroch. Dudley's collection tells the rich and fascinating story of skulls, both human and animal, from every perspective imaginable: historical, biographical, cultural, and iconographic. Presenting details about the parts of the skull (including the cranium, the mandible, the shape and positioning of the eye sockets, and species-specific features like horns, teeth, beaks and bills), information about the science and pseudoscience of skulls, and a look at skulls in religion, art and popular culture, his stories and information are riveting and enlightening. This uniquely thorough reference and guidebook offers illustrations, descriptions, and measurements for the skulls of some 275 animal species found throughout North America. The skull--the collection of bones that house and protect a creature's brain and sensory organs--is the key anatomical feature used to identify an animal and understand many of its behaviors. The books describes in words and pictures the bones and regions of the skull important to identification, including illustrations of all the bones in the cranium, leading to a greater understanding of a creature's place in the natural world. Life-size drawings and detailed measurements make the books a guide and invaluable references for wildlife professionals, trackers, and animal-lovers alike. Animal Skulls 1.25 D x 6"W x 9"H. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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    Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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    2006/2012
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    valatie, NY
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    Seller: NP-1712-1st1stDibs: LU2605141011572

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