Behind the veil in birdland: some nature secrets revealed by pen and camera. by Oliver G Pike
1908. No Edition Remarks. 104 pages. No dust jacket. Decorated green cloth covered boards with gilt. Illustrated by E Richmond Paton. Black and white images behind tissue guards. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. End papers are more notably foxed. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Plates are bright and clear. Presentation plate to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering is darkened. Cloth has moderate damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.