The Ocean World (signed)
NY: Abradale / Abrams, 1979. First edition. Hardcover. Later printing, 1985. Signed boldly in blue ink on the title page by Cousteau, and scarce as such. A heavy quarto of 450 pages that is a "virtual encyclopedia of the undersea world" with color photographs on every page. "Eighteen lively chapters cover all aspects of life in the sea: evolution, reproduction, foodgetting, motion in the sea, communication, attack and defense mechanisms, legends and tales, life in the polar regions and in the abyss, and the future of the oceans." White cloth with the stamped lettering. Near fine with just one light bump to upper right corner and a few spots of minor soiling to board edges. In a very good jacket with wear to corners (a heavy book can be hard on corners), light rubbing, some scratching, and a stray, small piece of tape on the rear panel. A spectacular photo of a clown fish in an anemone on the cover. Truly a centerpiece addition to any coffee table near or far from the coast. Near fine / Very good. Item #1698
ISBN: 0810907771
Price: $1,050.00 save 5% $997.50