Useful Birds and Their Protection

Forbush, Edward Howe

Published by Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, 1908

About this Item

The acclaimed New England ornithologist (1858-1929), best known for his book, "Birds of America,'' produced this volume for the Massachusetts Board of Agriculture by authority of the state legislature on the common & "useful" birds of the Commonwealth, including observations of their food habits, suggestions for both attracting & protecting them. Orig. published in 1907, this is the Third Edition from 1908, in 437 pages with Index in rear, illustrated with 56 large plates & 171 smaller Figures throughout text. Hardcover has burgundy cloth-covered boards stamped in bright gilt to spine. Condition is Near Fine: completely clean save for a few dark spots to exterior fore edge side of text block. Binding strong & straight, pages creamy white with modest tanning, but unmarked. Very slight rubbing to extremities, heavier at all corners & spine tips. NO DJ. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Useful Birds and Their Protection
• Publisher: Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture
• Publication Date: 1908
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Third Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Americana-Regional History
  • Nature/Gardening/Environmentalism
  • Animals-Birds-Horses-Pets