Published by Hamlyn Publihing Group. Feltham, Middlesex. 1969, 1969
ISBN 10: 0600004562 ISBN 13: 9780600004561
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1969). 1969 1st edition. 4to (208 x 298mm). Pp321. Colour illustrations throughout by Arthur Singer. Thumbnail maps. Green boards, spine titled in gilt, gilt illustration of bird to upper board. Smells slightly of smoke. Browning to edges. Good plus in slightly browned dust-wrapper. A beautifully illustrated description of all the birds which breed or occur regularly in Europe. Nearly 500 beautiful and faithfully reproduced full-colour paintings. The usefulness of the book is enhanced by a list of 'accidentals' and a valuable section of distribution maps, showing the birds' breeding areas, wintering areas and migration patterns. PREVIOUS PRICE £12.99.