A school of dolphins
2009, First Edition. New York, NY ; London : Thames & Hudson. Near fine copy in the original quarter silver-blocked navy cloth over colour-printed boards. Covers show faint shelfwear only. Remains well-preserved overall; internally tight, bright and clean. Publisher's presentation copy. Item #475073
Physical description; 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-219) and index. Contents; Prologue: man & dolphin: species in harmony – Myths, legends, & the origins of dolphin lore – Gods & dolphins – The symbolic dolphin: emblems, heraldry & attributes – Fountains & furniture: the dolphin in a supporting role – Epilogue: the Thames, the Hudson, & the dolphin – Dolphins in literature. Subjects; Dolphins. Dolphins in art. Dolphins in literature. Dolphins – Folklore. Dolphins – Mythology. Marine mammals. Symbolism.
Price: €21.00