The Structure and Classification of Birds

Frank E. Beddard

Published by Longmans, Green, and Co, London, 1898

About this Item

The first edition of this detailed study on bird anatomy, from the library of a noted zoologist, L. Harrison Matthews. The first edition of this work.Prior owner's ink inscription to the half-title, 'L. Harrison Matthews'. Matthews was a zoologist, known for his work researching and writing on marine mammals. Throughout his career he held positions at the University of Bristol and the Zoological Society of London, and was also a Fellow of the Royal Society.A treatise on the natural science of birds and bird anatomy, a fascinating work written during a time of booming popularity in science.Illustrated with in-text vignettes throughout.Written by Frank Evers Beddard, a leading authority on annelids. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart, with a few minor handling marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A small chip to the spine. Scattered spots to the fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some scattered spots. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 754P22

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Structure and Classification of Birds

Publisher: Longmans, Green, and Co, London

Publication Date: 1898

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book