As new copy of the scarce hardcover edition. Inscribed by Kennedy to previous owner on half title and signed on title page. Also, signed by 9 or the 12 illustrators. Covers all 572 species of birds known to occur within the 7,100 islands that comprise the Philippines. The Philippines are the home of nearly 172 species that are not found anywhere else in the world-many of which are endangered as the result of high levels of habitat destruction in the Philippines.