British Birds in their Haunts

Rev C. A. Johns

Published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London, 1885

About this Item

A smart copy of this classic ornithological work with delightful engraved illustrations throughout. A revised edition of this work illustrated throughout by Joseph Wolf with engravings by Edward Whymper.In the publisher's original cloth binding.Four leaves of publisher's advertisements to the rear.Considered a classic among the ornithological works, British Birds in their Haunts is a wonderful guide to the birds of Britain, written by Charles Alexander Johns, a British botanist and educator.With a contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper, dated 1888. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart. rubbing and bumping to the extremities and slight sunning to the spine. Marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with a few scattered spots, heaviest to the first and last few leaves. Contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 906Y5

Bibliographic Details

Title: British Birds in their Haunts

Publisher: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London

Publication Date: 1885

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Joseph Wolf [drawn]; Edward Whymper [engraved]

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: book