THE WORLD OF THE GULL by David F. Costello. Stated First Edition 1971 J.B. Lippincott, Philadelphia. 7.5 x 10.5" illustrated front cover,(same as dust jacket) & light blue back cloth hard cover. Dust jacket with mylar protector. 157 interior pages are intact, tight, clean & bright. Only flaws or marks are small library stamps and light residue of card pocket removal on back end paper. 87 outstanding photographs illustrate the text.

Part of the "Living World Books" series, this beautifully photographed book describes all aspects of the versatile gull's life cycle-from courtship and nesting to colony formation and remarkable world-wide migration. Gulls and men have been involved with one another throughout most of recorded history, and the author explores this fascinating relationship. He points out that we need gulls, not only as scavengers and as a balancing effect in nature, but also for "their grace and beauty and for the lift they give to the spirit". Just the book to take to the beach literally or on an armchair trip.