1920's Antique Book Birds of the British Isles

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This is an antique illustrated book of The Birds of the British Isles. An English, bound ornithology reference title, dating … more This is an antique illustrated book of The Birds of the British Isles. An English, bound ornithology reference title, dating to the early 20th century, published 1920.

Full Title - The Birds of the British Isles and their Eggs by Thomas Alfred Coward M.B.O.U. F.Z.S. F.E.S. (1867 - 1933); Second Series comprising Families Anatidae to Tetraonidae.

Fascinating reference guide, charmingly illustrated with colourful studies
Presented in a good antique order, intact and pleasingly clean
Bound in a soft leather jacket, with gold titling and bird scene to cover
376 pages hosting descriptive text and 213 colour illustrations of species and their eggs
Further enhanced with monochrome photographic reproductions of birds in the field

This is a charming antique illustrated book of The Birds of the British Isles, with superb colour studies of the subject matter. A treat for the ornithologist. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 12cm (4.75'')
Max Depth: 3.5cm (1.5'')
Max Height: 16cm (6.25'') less