Rocky Mountain Wildflowers (Pocket Guide) by David Dahms (1999 Spiral Wire Bound Softcover) 

•    Author & Photographer:            David Dahms 

•    Publisher:           Paragon Press   Windsor, CO    U.S.A.    1999

A pocket-sized pictorial guide to 105 common species of wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains. Each page has a close-up color photo and a concise description of one flower, including details of the blossom, leaves, habitat, and bloom season.  

The entries are arranged by color to help you quickly identify flowers while hiking in the wilds. At 4.5 x 6 inches, it doesn't take much space in your pocket or backpack. If you're tired of flower guidebooks with lousy photos, this one is for you! 

Laminated covers with glossy pages, bound with spiral wire.  119 full color photos and descriptions.  Internal pages printed on glossy - but not laminated - paper.  Indexed under both Latin and Common names.  As New, no marks, scratches or tears.  Gift Quality Book. 

•    Size:  16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall,      128pp.

•    Condition:  Fine (As New) Spiral Wire Bound Soft cover –  Always privately owned. 

Copyright 1999. This copy from the 4th printing in 2005.  Printed in South Korea.  No CIP or LCCN.  ISBN: 0-9646359-2-5.  MSR = US $6.95. 

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Booksellers needed some word to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. 

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.  

 Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask).

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy.