The Birds of Ireland: An Account of the Distribution, Migrations and Habits as Observed in Ireland

P. G. Kennedy; Robert F. Ruttledge; C. F. Scroope; G. R. Humphreys

Published by Oliver and Boyd, Edinburgh; London, 1954

About this Item

A first edition copy of this illustrated ornithological work concerning the birds of Ireland. The first edition, first impression of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Previous owner's ink inscription to the front free end paper, dated 1954.Illustrated with eleven monochrome plates. Collated, complete.A comprehensive guide to the birds of Ireland, written by three Irish ornithologists, with the assistance of G. R. Humphreys. The main scope of the work is the distribution of the resident species, the summer and the winter migrants, and the birds of passage. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, cloth is in excellent condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for a little offsetting to the end papers. Dust wrapper is bright and generally smart, with creasing to the wraps and a little chipping to the head and tail of the spine. Amateur tape repairs to the reverse of the wrap. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 923M11

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Birds of Ireland: An Account of the ...

Publisher: Oliver and Boyd, Edinburgh; London

Publication Date: 1954

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book