By Seton Gordon

Published: London Edward Arnold

Size: 9" by 6" Pagination: xii, 300pp.

A smart first edition of this illustrated ornithological study of Scotland, from world-famous naturalist Seton Gordon.

By Seton Gordon

1915 Hill Birds of Scotland

Name: 1915 Hill Birds of Scotland
SKU: 956T54
Price: 55 GBP
Availability: InStock

Published: London Edward Arnold

Size: 9" by 6" Pagination: xii, 300pp.

A smart first edition of this illustrated ornithological study of Scotland, from world-famous naturalist Seton Gordon.

£55.00

weight: 0.75kgs / stock code: 956T54

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Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

First edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece and thirty-four images across twenty-four plates. Collated complete. A detailed study of the birds of Scotland found on the remote and inaccessible hillsides, with chapters on the golden eagle, osprey, kestrel, raven, golden plover, dipper, sandpiper, and more. Exploring the charm and distinction of these birds and the area they inhabit. Written by Seton Gordon, a Scottish naturalist, photographer and folklorist.

Condition

In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Minor fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light spotting to the foredge and the odd spot to the endpapers.

Overall: Very Good

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