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Birds and Their Nests and Eggs Found in and Near Great Towns. Illustrated by reproduction of photographs of each bird, its nest and eggs, made by the author from Nature, and of incidental scenes. Second edition, revised.
by Vos, George H
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Excellent
- Seller
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Moray, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: George Routledge and Sons, Ltd., 1910. Hardcover. Excellent. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Octavo (174 x 117 mm). Contemporary tree calf prize binding, spine elaborately gilt in compartments, red morocco label, gilt floral roll to boards, gilt crest of the Terra Nova School to the upper board, marbled endpapers and edges. Frontispiece and illustrations throughout from photographs. Prize bookplate. Very lightly rubbed at extremities, spine a little faded. Excellent condition. A handsomely bound copy of a later impression, originally published in 1907. This lovely little book is "an attempt to describe by camera and pen the recent rambles of two friends, during the months of May and June, in search of birds and their nests for the purpose of photographing them in and near London". It includes a large number of photographs of British birds (usually stuffed specimens) as well as their nests, eggs, and habitats.
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- Bookseller
- Alembic Rare Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 184
- Title
- Birds and Their Nests and Eggs Found in and Near Great Towns. Illustrated by reproduction of photographs of each bird, its nest and eggs, made by the author from Nature, and of incidental scenes. Second edition, revised.
- Author
- Vos, George H
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Excellent
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- George Routledge and Sons, Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1910
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Science|Biology|Natural History|Ornithology|Popular Science
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Alembic Rare Books
Biblio member since 2018
Moray
About Alembic Rare Books
We specialise in rare science books dating from the late Middle Ages to the 20th century, including first editions, signed copies, manuscripts, objects, and ephemera. We have particular expertise in natural history, genetics and evolution, anatomy, nuclear physics and the Manhattan Project, early computing, and women in science. We also carry books related to women's history and literature.
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- Bookplate
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- Morocco
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- Edges
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- Gilt
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