Bird Life and Bird Lore

Popular Edition of October1909 with illustrations, first published in March 1905. Frontispiece of a Raven from a drawing by G.E. Lodge and 15 additional full-page b.w. illustrations, which include drawings by Lodge, Josephine Blundell, Laura Bosworth Smith (the author's daughter) etc. and other photographs, pp. xix, 434. Based on articles which originally appeared in 'The Nineteenth Century' during the years 1902-1904. Owls, The Raven, The Wild-Duck, The Magpie and other chapters descriptive of rural life. Navy blue cloth, upper cover blind stamped with rules, gilt lettering and decoration to spine, faded. Very occasional spotting. Dedication by the author's son Nevil D. Bosworth Smith. A very good copy of a rare title. 8vo.