Vol 1's back cover is bumped at the lower outer edge, else immaculate as is Vol. 2. From the front flap: " Carnivorous Marsupials is an uinque up-to- date compilation of 64 significant reviews and original research papers covering all major aspects of the biology of these fascinating mafrsupials. Broad topics covered include fossil history, phylogenetic relationships, taxonomy, behaviour, ecology, palaeoecology, morphology, physiology, karyology, genetics, aboriginal and early European contacts (particularly with the Tasmanian "wolf"). All families are dealt with but particular attention is given to dasyurids, thylacinids and thylacoleonids." x, 396pp Vol 1. iv, 407pp. (Vol.2)