The Bird World. Described With Pen and Pencil W. H. Davenport Adams H. Giacomelli
1880. No edition remarks. 464 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth with gilt decoration to front board and spine. Prize plate stuck to front pastedown. Black and white illustrations throughout by Giacomelli. Gilt text block edges. Pages are moderately tanned with heavy foxing. Notable cracking to front hinge, however binding remains firm. Mild thumb-marking present. Boards have mild edgewear with corner crushing and notable marking to boards. Notable splitting to lower corner of front board. Heavy tanning to spine, which has mild crushing and tearing to ends. Mild water stains and droplets to boards.