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The Observer's Book of Birds
S. Vere Benson · illustrated by Various (including Archibald Thorburn and other bird artists; colour plates reproduced from Lord Lilford's work)
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- Author
- S. Vere Benson
- Illustrator
- Various (including Archibald Thorburn and other bird artists; colour plates reproduced from Lord Lilford's work)
- Publisher
- Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd.
- Year
- 1976
- Edition
- Revised edition
- Binding
- Hardback
- Dust jacket
- Yes – Good
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN
- 0723215138
About this copy
This is the Revised edition of the Observer's Book of Birds (text first revised 1972), representing the 1976 reprint with amendments as stated on the copyright page. It describes 243 species with 100 colour and 101 black-and-white illustrations, part of the long-running Observer's Pocket Series. The book retains its original dust jacket, priced at £1.10p net on the front flap, which is present and unclipped.
Condition
- Book
- Very Good – boards are clean and square with only light shelf wear; text and plates appear clean throughout the photographed pages.
- Dust jacket
- Good – some creasing to the front panel near the top, with mild wear to the corners. Price is fully visible and unclipped.
This is a pre-owned book, and minor age-related wear may be present beyond what is specifically mentioned. All readily visible defects have been described to the best of my ability. Please see photos, which form part of the description.
Collector's notes
- Part of the classic Observer's Pocket Series from Frederick Warne
- Published 1976 (reprint with amendments of the 1972 Revised edition) – not a first edition
- Colour plates reproduced from Lord Lilford's work, drawn by Archibald Thorburn and other bird artists
- Original dust jacket present, priced £1.10p net, unclipped A nicely preserved copy of this popular pocket field guide.
This is a pre-owned book. Please look at every photograph: they show its true condition.