The Observer's Book of Birds by S. Vere Benson
1975. Reprint. 222 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over brown cloth. Black and white and colour illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and illustrations are lightly tanned throughout. Water staining to top edge of last few pages, text remains unaffected. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Slight fraying to cloth to bottom edges. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Water staining to both panels and spine. Light tanning to spine and edges. Wear marks overall.