The Observer's Book of Birds by S.Vere Benson
1965. Revised Edition. 223 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over brown paper covered boards. Black and white and colour illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and illustrations have light tanning and foxing throughout. Water staining to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Very slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Sticker residue to front flap. Ring mark to front panel. Water stain to rear panel. Light foxing overall.