Wild Encounters. Iconic Photographs of the World's Vanishing Animals and Cultures

New York: Rizzoli International Publications, 2016. First edition. Hardcover. Very good to fine condition. Folio. 335 (1)pp. Original black boards with blind-stamped design and lettering on cover, gilt lettering on spine; in original photo-illustrated dustjacket, white lettering on spine. Gray endpapers. Photo-illustrated half-title. Photo-illustrated double title page. "David's images have the power to engage and influence our appreciation and knowledge of some of the planet's most extraordinary fauna. More than this, his photographs bring into sharp focus the importance of preserving so many critically endangered species.." (HRH). Profusely illustrated is extraordinary b/w photographs throughout. Includes various maps for the respective geographical areas documented in this volume. Very light wear along edges of binding and dustjacket. Block in fine condition.