The Bird: Its Life and Structure G.Hess
1951. First Published in GB. 244 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over green cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and illustrations have light tanning and foxing throughout. Water staining to page edges throughout, heavier to rear pastedown, text remains unaffected. Tape marks to endpapers. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Paper residue to top edges. Light wear marks overall. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Water staining overall. Wear marks overall.