New Zealand Wildlife Appraisal

Wild New Zealand Hardcover Book

This is a large-format, blue cloth-bound hardcover book titled 'Wild New Zealand'. The front cover features a textured blue fabric over stiff boards, displaying a prominent rectangular inset with a photographic print of a Great White Heron (Kotuku) in flight against a verdant green wetland background. Above this inset, the title is embossed in silver-toned lettering. The volume is of significant size, likely a 'coffee table' book, approximately 10 to 12 inches in height. The binding remains tight, though visible shelf wear is present, particularly at the lower left corner and along the spine edge where the blue cloth shows slight fraying and compression. Occasional light surface marks and faint discoloration spots are visible on the blue cover fabric. The design reflects a late 20th-century aesthetic (likely published between 1980 and 2000), characterized by high-quality nature photography and durable library-style binding. The gold/silver embossed lettering provides a premium feel, indicating a high standard of original production for the nature and travel book market of that period.