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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2007). 2007 1st edition. 4to (198 x 258mm). Pp215. B/w photographs, b/w vignette illustrations by Denys Watkins-Pitchford, bibliography. Claret boards, spine titled in gilt. Edition limited to 950 copies. Slightly bumped o/w near fine in dust-wrapper. Signed and numbered by Bryan Holden. "BB grew up a keen observer of birdlife and was expert in recognising the songs and sounds of the various species, as well as understanding their particular characteristics. He drew and painted hundreds of pictures of birds and described their antics and way of life in his many books and magazine articles in a most fluent and intimate manner. Perhaps his greatest attribute was his skill in observing and describing the commonplace and everyday happenings and bringing them vividly alive. The arrival of the year's first swallow; the squabbling of house sparrows; the fairy-like song of the reed warbler; the emotive sight and sound of flighting geese - 'the hounds of heaven' - streaking across a sunset sky. BB's Birds is a book to dip into and to return to time and again, as one might a book of favorite poems. It is a joyous celebration: an anthology which includes extracts from some of the finest writings of this true-born countryman and self-taught naturalist. Never again will anyone be able to observe and record the English countryside as he did. There will never be another like BB." .

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2007). 2007 1st edition. 4to (198 x 258mm). Pp215. B/w photographs, b/w vignette illustrations by Denys Watkins-Pitchford, bibliography. Claret boards, spine titled in gilt. Edition limited to 950 copies. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Numbered and signed by Bryan Holden. "BB grew up a keen observer of birdlife and was expert in recognising the songs and sounds of the various species, as well as understanding their particular characteristics. He drew and painted hundreds of pictures of birds and described their antics and way of life in his many books and magazine articles in a most fluent and intimate manner. Perhaps his greatest attribute was his skill in observing and describing the commonplace and everyday happenings and bringing them vividly alive. The arrival of the year's first swallow; the squabbling of house sparrows; the fairy-like song of the reed warbler; the emotive sight and sound of flighting geese - 'the hounds of heaven' - streaking across a sunset sky. BB's Birds is a book to dip into and to return to time and again, as one might a book of favorite poems. It is a joyous celebration: an anthology which includes extracts from some of the finest writings of this true-born countryman and self-taught naturalist. Never again will anyone be able to observe and record the English countryside as he did. There will never be another like BB." PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 35.00.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2007). 2007 1st edition. 4to (198 x 258mm). Pp215. B/w photographs, b/w vignette illustrations by Denys Watkins-Pitchford, bibliography. Claret boards, spine titled in gilt. Edition limited to 950 copies. Slight use but very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. Signed and numbered by Brian Holden. No. 34 of a limited edition of 950 copies. "BB grew up a keen observer of birdlife and was expert in recognising the songs and sounds of the various species, as well as understanding their particular characteristics. He drew and painted hundreds of pictures of birds and described their antics and way of life in his many books and magazine articles in a most fluent and intimate manner. Perhaps his greatest attribute was his skill in observing and describing the commonplace and everyday happenings and bringing them vividly alive. The arrival of the year's first swallow; the squabbling of house sparrows; the fairy-like song of the reed warbler; the emotive sight and sound of flighting geese - 'the hounds of heaven' - streaking across a sunset sky. BB's Birds is a book to dip into and to return to time and again, as one might a book of favorite poems. It is a joyous celebration: an anthology which includes extracts from some of the finest writings of this true-born countryman and self-taught naturalist. Never again will anyone be able to observe and record the English countryside as he did. There will never be another like BB." .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2007). 2007 1st edition. 4to (198 x 258mm). Pp215. B/w photographs, b/w vignette illustrations by Denys Watkins-Pitchford, bibliography. Claret boards, spine titled in gilt. Edition limited to 950 copies. Fine in dust-wrapper. Number #3 of 950 copies, signed and numbered by Bryan Holden. "BB grew up a keen observer of birdlife and was expert in recognising the songs and sounds of the various species, as well as understanding their particular characteristics. He drew and painted hundreds of pictures of birds and described their antics and way of life in his many books and magazine articles in a most fluent and intimate manner. Perhaps his greatest attribute was his skill in observing and describing the commonplace and everyday happenings and bringing them vividly alive. The arrival of the year's first swallow; the squabbling of house sparrows; the fairy-like song of the reed warbler; the emotive sight and sound of flighting geese - 'the hounds of heaven' - streaking across a sunset sky. BB's Birds is a book to dip into and to return to time and again, as one might a book of favorite poems. It is a joyous celebration: an anthology which includes extracts from some of the finest writings of this true-born countryman and self-taught naturalist. Never again will anyone be able to observe and record the English countryside as he did. There will never be another like BB." .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2007). 2007 1st edition. 4to (198 x 258mm). Pp215. B/w photographs, b/w vignette illustrations by Denys Watkins-Pitchford, bibliography. Claret boards, spine titled in gilt. Edition limited to 950 copies. Fine in slightly used dust-wrapper. Number #2 of 950 copies, signed and numbered by Bryan Holden. "BB grew up a keen observer of birdlife and was expert in recognising the songs and sounds of the various species, as well as understanding their particular characteristics. He drew and painted hundreds of pictures of birds and described their antics and way of life in his many books and magazine articles in a most fluent and intimate manner. Perhaps his greatest attribute was his skill in observing and describing the commonplace and everyday happenings and bringing them vividly alive. The arrival of the year's first swallow; the squabbling of house sparrows; the fairy-like song of the reed warbler; the emotive sight and sound of flighting geese - 'the hounds of heaven' - streaking across a sunset sky. BB's Birds is a book to dip into and to return to time and again, as one might a book of favorite poems. It is a joyous celebration: an anthology which includes extracts from some of the finest writings of this true-born countryman and self-taught naturalist. Never again will anyone be able to observe and record the English countryside as he did. There will never be another like BB." .

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Signed. First Edition. Signed, limited edition. This copy is number 61.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2010). 2009 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 225mm). Pp287. B/w photographs, b/w illustrations by Denys Watkins- Pitchford, bibliography. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Edition limited to 380 copies. Very good copy in dust-wrapper. Numbered copy from an edition of only 380 copies. Signed by Bryan Holden. This book collects together memories of 'BB' by his friends and relations, including his daughter Angela, shooting companions and former pupils. Includes many interesting illustrations by 'BB' as well as discussions of the origins of plots and characters of a number of his books. Foreword by Bill Humphreys. Contributions by William Gueterbock, Alan Rands, Ronald Griffiths, Tony Jackson, Keith McDougall, Christian McEwen, Edward Miller, Janice Morris, Paddy Penton, Christopher Ringrose, John Sanders, Clive Sanger, Pat Stops, Stephen Day, Peter Wheat, Gordon Wright, Angela Watkins-Pitchford and Ray "Badger" Walker. The ISBN printed inside the book is incorrect and is actually the ISBN for Holden's previous book, Faxton. .

Black Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. D J Watkins-Pitchford (illustrator). First Edition. SIGNED BY THE EDITOR. THIS BOOK IS A LIMITED EDITION OF 380 COPIES, THIS COPY IS NUMBER 130. 287pp, compiled and edited by Bryan Holden, illustrated with black & white photos and maps and a selection of he author's black & white engraved imaged, pages clean and crisp, title page signed by Bryan Holden, black cloth, gilt spine lettering, dust jacket spine a little sunned, but overall in very good condition. Size: 8vo. By Editor. BB.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2009). 2009 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 225mm). Pp287. B/w photographs, b/w illustrations by Denys Watkins- Pitchford, bibliography. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Edition limited to 380 copies. Fine in dust-wrapper. Signed by Bryan Holden. Number 3 of only 380 copies. This book collects together memories of 'BB' by his friends and relations, including his daughter Angela, shooting companions and former pupils. Includes many interesting illustrations by 'BB' as well as discussions of the origins of plots and characters of a number of his books. Foreword by Bill Humphreys. Contributions by William Gueterbock, Alan Rands, Ronald Griffiths, Tony Jackson, Keith McDougall, Christian McEwen, Edward Miller, Janice Morris, Paddy Penton, Christopher Ringrose, John Sanders, Clive Sanger, Pat Stops, Stephen Day, Peter Wheat, Gordon Wright, Angela Watkins-Pitchford and Ray "Badger" Walker. The ISBN printed inside the book is incorrect and is actually the ISBN for Holden's previous book, Faxton. .

1st Edition Limited to 380 copies, this is Number 191. Hardback. Signed by Bryan Holden on Title Page. Very good in very good, edge worn and plastic protected, d/w. Spine bumped. Please email for exact postage quote and information on any available discounts.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2009). 2009 1st edition. 8vo (165 x 235mm). Pp287. B/w photographs, b/w illustrations by Denys Watkins- Pitchford, bibliography. Full black leather, spine titled in gilt, marbled end-papers, black cloth slipcase. Fine copy of the deluxe edition. Copy #2 of only 20 leatherbound copies, numbered and signed by Bryan Holden. This book collects together memories of 'BB' by his friends and relations, including his daughter Angela, shooting companions and former pupils. Includes many interesting illustrations by 'BB' as well as discussions of the origins of plots and characters of a number of his books. Foreword by Bill Humphreys. Contributions by William Gueterbock, Alan Rands, Ronald Griffiths, Tony Jackson, Keith McDougall, Christian McEwen, Edward Miller, Janice Morris, Paddy Penton, Christopher Ringrose, John Sanders, Clive Sanger, Pat Stops, Stephen Day, Peter Wheat, Gordon Wright, Angela Watkins-Pitchford and Ray "Badger" Walker. The ISBN printed inside the book is incorrect and is actually the ISBN for Holden's previous book, Faxton. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2007). 2007 1st edition. 4to. Pp215. B/w photographs, b/w vignette illustrations by Denys Watkins-Pitchford, bibliography. Full dark blue leather, spine titled in gilt, gilt vignette to upper board, dark blue cloth slipcase. One of fifty leather-bound copies, signed & numbered by Brian Holden. Fine copy in slipcase. Numbered and signed by Bryan Holden. "BB grew up a keen observer of birdlife and was expert in recognising the songs and sounds of the various species, as well as understanding their particular characteristics. He drew and painted hundreds of pictures of birds and described their antics and way of life in his many books and magazine articles in a most fluent and intimate manner. Perhaps his greatest attribute was his skill in observing and describing the commonplace and everyday happenings and bringing them vividly alive. The arrival of the year's first swallow; the squabbling of house sparrows; the fairy-like song of the reed warbler; the emotive sight and sound of flighting geese - 'the hounds of heaven' - streaking across a sunset sky. BB's Birds is a book to dip into and to return to time and again, as one might a book of favorite poems. It is a joyous celebration: an anthology which includes extracts from some of the finest writings of this true-born countryman and self-taught naturalist. Never again will anyone be able to observe and record the English countryside as he did. There will never be another like BB". .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2007). 2007 1st edition. 4to. Pp215. B/w photographs, b/w vignette illustrations by Denys Watkins-Pitchford, bibliography. Full dark blue leather, spine titled in gilt, gilt vignette to upper board, dark blue cloth slipcase. One of fifty leather-bound copies, signed & numbered by Brian Holden. Fine copy in slipcase. Copy #2 of only 50 leather-bound copies, numbered and signed by Bryan Holden. "BB grew up a keen observer of birdlife and was expert in recognising the songs and sounds of the various species, as well as understanding their particular characteristics. He drew and painted hundreds of pictures of birds and described their antics and way of life in his many books and magazine articles in a most fluent and intimate manner. Perhaps his greatest attribute was his skill in observing and describing the commonplace and everyday happenings and bringing them vividly alive. The arrival of the year's first swallow; the squabbling of house sparrows; the fairy-like song of the reed warbler; the emotive sight and sound of flighting geese - 'the hounds of heaven' - streaking across a sunset sky. BB's Birds is a book to dip into and to return to time and again, as one might a book of favorite poems. It is a joyous celebration: an anthology which includes extracts from some of the finest writings of this true-born countryman and self-taught naturalist. Never again will anyone be able to observe and record the English countryside as he did. There will never be another like BB". .