A History of the Birds of Durham

George W. Temperley

Published by Natural History Society of Northumberland, Durham & Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, by W. Large & Sons, Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1951

About this Item

The first edition of George W. Temperley's guide to the history of the birds of Durham, rebound in half calf. The first edition of this work, which is extracted from volume IX of the Transactions of the Natural History Society of Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle Upon Tyne.Rebound in half calf, with endpapers renewed. With the original front and rear wrap bound in to the rear.With a folding map to the rear. Collated, complete.With the blind stamp of J. E. S. Walker to a front blank, and their ink inscription to the same leaf.A detailed and informative guide to the bird-life of Durham and its surrounding area. Discussing individual birds, including the Pied Flycatcher, and Little Stint. Rebound in half calf, with paper covered boards. With the publisher's original wraps bound in to the rear. Externally, fine. Inscription and blind stamp to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Near Fine. Seller Inventory # 906F26

Bibliographic Details

Title: A History of the Birds of Durham

Publisher: Natural History Society of Northumberland, Durham & Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, by W. Large & Sons, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Publication Date: 1951

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book