Our Country’s Birds and How to Know Them

W.J. Gordon

Language: English

Published by Simpkin, Marshall Hamilton, Kent & Co Ltd, London, 1890

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A charming vintage copy of “Our Country’s Birds and How to Know Them: A Guide to All the Birds of Greta Britain” By W.J. Gordon. With illustrations in colour of every species and many original diagrams by G. Willis and R.E. Holding Published in London by Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co Limited. This Nineteen Thousand printing includes a handwritten gift inscription dated 1913 on the front endpaper, featuring 152 pages + 32 stunning full colour plates showcasing British bird species. Good overall antique condition Binding is tight and secure. Ripple on front cover, but internally fine. 14.5cm x 19.5cm.

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Title
Our Country’s Birds and How to Know Them
Author
W.J. Gordon
Publisher
Simpkin, Marshall Hamilton, Kent & Co Ltd, London
Publication year
1890
Condition
Very good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
G. Willis & R.E Holding
Dimensions
14.5 centimeters width by 19.5 centimeters height by 0 centimeters depth

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Semi-retired Antiques dealer who has hoarded books that have come his way in addition to all those bought and gifted over 70 years. Mainly non-fiction, people, places and events but all with something different about them - and now space needs to be made and books that have given me pleasure be passed on for others to appreciate.

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