Michigan Wildlife Sketches by G. W. Bradt, with illustrations by Charles E. Schafer, is a September 1972 softcover published by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in Lansing, Michigan.
Subtitled The Native Mammals of Michigan's Forests, Fields and Marshes, this 80 page book looks at Michigan mammals through readable natural history text and detailed black and white wildlife drawings.
The photographed contents include opossum, moles and shrews, bats, black bear, raccoon, weasel, mink, otter, skunk, badger, wolverine, marten, fisher, wolf, coyote, red fox, lynx, bobcat, woodchuck, squirrels, beaver, muskrat, porcupine, rabbits, deer, elk and animal tracks.
The illustrations by Charles E. Schafer are a large part of the appeal, whether the book stays intact as a Michigan nature reference or is chosen for its wildlife artwork.
Details
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Item: Michigan wildlife and natural history book
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Title: Michigan Wildlife Sketches: The Native Mammals of Michigan's Forests, Fields and Marshes
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Author: G. W. Bradt
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Illustrator: Charles E. Schafer
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Publisher: Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Lansing, Michigan
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Publication Year: September 1972
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Edition and Printing: September 1972 issue. Specific edition or printing number is not stated on the photographed title page.
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Format and Binding: illustrated softcover, stapled binding
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Dust Jacket: none, issued as a softcover
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Pages: 80 pages
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Genre: Michigan natural history, mammals, wildlife reference
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Language: English
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Dimensions: 10 inches by 7 inches by .25 inch
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
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Graded Good: Complete and readable with noticeable age toning and staining, while the text and wildlife illustrations remain clear.
- The stapled binding appears intact in the photographed interior spreads, and the pages open easily for reading and viewing the illustrations.
- Black and white drawings remain sharp, including the photographed full page studies of moles and shrews.
- The printed text is dark and legible throughout the photographed pages.
- The illustrated front cover remains visually strong, with the title, animal drawings, and Michigan Natural Resources identification clearly readable.
- The contents page provides a broad survey of Michigan mammals, making the book useful as both a regional reference and an illustrated nature book.
Issues / Wear
- Pages show overall yellowing and age toning.
- A few page corners have water staining according to the provided condition notes. The staining does not affect every page.
- The back of the book has staining according to the provided condition notes.
- The cover shows age toning, light rubbing, edge wear, and small areas of surface wear, especially along the spine and corners.
- Page edges show additional toning and light handling wear.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Michigan Wildlife Sketches appeared in several versions over the years as a regional guide to the mammals found across the state's forests, fields and marshes.
This September 1972 Michigan Department of Natural Resources issue fits a Michigan collection, a natural history shelf, or a gift for someone who still stops to identify whatever just crossed the trail.
Charles E. Schafer's animal drawings give the book another use entirely. The full page wildlife studies have the look of old conservation and field guide artwork.
It is a very Michigan little book, practical enough to read and interesting enough to leave open to a favorite animal illustration.
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