The Story Of The Birds : A Guide To The Study Of Avian Structure And Habits Charles J. Patten
1928. No Edition Remarks. 478 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black and white photographic frontispiece, with other plates throughout, some displaying diagrams. Also contains some illustrations. Rebound. Pages are mildly tanned and foxed, but text remains clear. Plates are bright. Binding is firm. Previous owner's inscription to half title page. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Gilt remains bright. Moderate rubbing and scuffing overall, with some noticeable marking also. Label to rear board.