The Purple Martin

R.B. Layton

Published by Nature Books Publishers, Jackson, MS, 1970

About this Item

Nature Books Publishers, Jackson, MS. 1970. Softcover / Trade Wraps. Stated 2nd Printing 1970. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for personal observation pages in rear have written data from bird sightings; F/O address labels on the front wrap verso and page 189. Book Condition: Good; superficial scratching to wraps; edge wear to spine and wraps; small moisture spot on the spine. No DJ. Pictorial card stock wraps. Wraps are not bent or folded; spine is not creased or split; text is secure in binding. 192 pp 12mo. This book is a product of observation and written mainly for the layman. This book give interesting and essential information about the life and habits of one of America's most attractive birds. This book covers the mystery of the martin's migration, what is eats, how it nests and raises its young, and how it fights. Laid in is a small brochure (quadrafold,16mo) from Spring 1965 about Purple Martins. A clean very presentable copy of an early production of the book.

Seller Inventory # 020179

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Purple Martin
• Publisher: Nature Books Publishers, Jackson, MS
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 2nd Printing
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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