{"product_id":"michigan-wildlife-sketches-1972","title":"Michigan Wildlife Sketches 1972 G W Bradt Charles E Schafer DNR Native Mammals Illustrated Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichigan Wildlife Sketches\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtitled \u003cem\u003eThe Native Mammals of Michigan's Forests, Fields and Marshes\u003c\/em\u003e, this 80 page book looks at Michigan mammals through readable natural history text and detailed black and white wildlife drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/michigan-great-lakes\" title=\"Michigan wildlife and natural history book\"\u003eMichigan wildlife and natural history book\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michigan Wildlife Sketches: The Native Mammals of Michigan's Forests, Fields and Marshes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e G. W. Bradt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles E. Schafer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Lansing, Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 1972 issue. Specific edition or printing number is not stated on the photographed title page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e illustrated softcover, stapled binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e none, issued as a softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michigan natural history, mammals, wildlife reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 inches by 7 inches by .25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and readable with noticeable age toning and staining, while the text and wildlife illustrations remain clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stapled binding appears intact in the photographed interior spreads, and the pages open easily for reading and viewing the illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack and white drawings remain sharp, including the photographed full page studies of moles and shrews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe printed text is dark and legible throughout the photographed pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe illustrated front cover remains visually strong, with the title, animal drawings, and Michigan Natural Resources identification clearly readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe contents page provides a broad survey of Michigan mammals, making the book useful as both a regional reference and an illustrated nature book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages show overall yellowing and age toning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few page corners have water staining according to the provided condition notes. The staining does not affect every page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe back of the book has staining according to the provided condition notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover shows age toning, light rubbing, edge wear, and small areas of surface wear, especially along the spine and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage edges show additional toning and light handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichigan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a very Michigan little book, practical enough to read and interesting enough to leave open to a favorite animal illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"photo verified condition.\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e2. Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e3. Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e4. Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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