Mesozoic mammals: The first two-thirds of mammalian history

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Pp. x 311; numerous text-figures (line-drawings of teeth black-and-white photos phylogenies and maps). Original color pictorial stiff wrappers 4to. A detailed review of the evolution of mammals in the Mesozoic. Early mammals maintained a very small body size; this is in contrast to the gigantic body size of the dinosaurs that co-existed with them. This volume contains 15 chapters by noted authorities in the field. Laid in at front is a review of the volume by Malcolm McKenna that was published in Science in 1980. No ownership marks and few signs of use.