1999 1st edition. Published by the author. Southborough, Kent. Large 4to. Pp448. Col & b/w paintings, photographs, tipped-in frontispiece. Half morocco, marbled boards, in slipcase. Presentation inscriptions o/w fine in slipcase. Signed/numbered*
Notes: Fuller's lavishly illustrated work brings together almost every known archival image of the species, along with dramatic photographs of the islands it once inhabited and pictures of the many famous characters who became involved in the Great Auk's tragic story. Chapters on the natural history, prehistory, archaeological finds, eggs, art and literature concerning this bird. * #18 of an edition of 400 signed & numbered copies. Half-title slightly creased where tipped-in frontispiece has been pasted to reverse.
