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First edition. Very good in good jacket. Inscribed and signed by author on front flyleaf ('A splendid New Year to our newly made friends. Jan 1 - 1955, Sincerely, Jean B. Kosht.'). Jacket rubbed with minor loss from corners. 1946 Hard Cover. 102, [2] pp. 8vo. "The author enjoys an outstanding reputation for her knowledge of training and raising canaries. She has many trophies and awards for her success in this work. Kosht brings her readers a vivid account of the lives of her trained canaries. Embued with the spirit of make-believe, the author weaves a romantic tale around Tinkerbell and Don Bonito, and another about Fastidious Bunny. An enchanting book of true bird stories, this volume also contains information which will prove invaluable in the raising of a family of birds, or in the care of one caged pet. Such subjects as: The Care and Feeding of Your Singer, How to Devise Proper Perches and Amusing Toys, Treatment of Birds During Moulting, Nesting Materials, The Raising of Small Birds, Bird Bath, Diet (including 'treats,' seed, green food, bread and milk, etc.)." Includes black-and-white photographs of canaries performing tricks, perching on the author, etc. Seller Inventory # 2340823
Title: Canaries at Work and Play: Bird Stories in ...
Publisher: Wetzel Publishing Co., Inc.
Publication Date: 1946
Binding: Hard Cover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Good
Signed: Signed by author
Edition: First Edition.
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