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Ornithology
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1897 The Migration of Birds: An Attempt to Reduce Avine Season-Flight to LawLondon: 1897A pleasing second edition of Charles Dixon's survey of bird migration, complete with folding maps. -
1993 Finches & Sparrows: An Identification GuideLondon: 1993A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated ornithological guide book from the Helm Identification Guides. -
1986-2000 11vol A Collection or Ornithological Guides from HelmLondon: 1986-2000A collection of eleven smart volumes of identification guide for different birds, with illustrations throughout. -
2000-2004 5 vols Helm Identification GuidesLondon: 2000-2004A richly illustrated and highly detailed set of five volumes from the Helm Identification Guides series, invaluable to those interested in ornithology. -
1909 My Life Among the Wild Birds in SpainLondon: 1909A scarce illustrated ornithological volume comprising Willoughby Verner's wild bird observations in Spain. -
1847 Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux des Reptiles et des PoissonsTours, France: 1847A delightful illustrated edition of this volume on the natural history of birds, reptiles and fish, providing insight into Victorian zoology. -
1856 A History of British BirdsLondon: 1856The third edition of William Yarrell's important work on British birds and natural history, and illustrated work that became an important reference for ornithologists. -
2002 The Migration Atlas: Movements of the Birds of Britain and IrelandLondon: 2002A lovely first impression of this extensive migration atlas which illustrates bird movements across Britain and Ireland. -
1984 Bird Island: Pictures from a Shoal of SandBeckenham: 1984The first UK edition of this beautifully illustrated volume from Swedish artist and ornithologist, Lars Jonsson. -
2004 Birds and LightLondon: 2004A stunning portfolio of art from renowned ornithological illustrator, Lars Jonsson. -
2011-2018 2vol Avian Survivors & The Blue TitLondon: 2011-2018A smart collection of ornithological studies on the history of palearctic birds and the blue tit, from T & A D Poyser. -
1973-1992 A Collection of Ornithology WorksLondon; Berkhamsted: 1973-1992A charming set of ornithology books, offering guides and observations of various species. -
1975-2005 A Collection of Ornithology WorksLondon: 1975-2005A superb set exploring ornithology around the world, each volume being charmingly illustrated throughout. -
2001-2002 Sylvia Warblers and StonechatsLondon: 2001-2002A bright pair of ornithological studies on the genera Sylvia and Saxicola, decorated with many coloured illustrations and photographs. -
1998-2005 4vol A Collection of Ornithological Studies from T & A D PoyserLondon: 1998-2005A smart collection of ornithological studies on Tundra Plovers, Orkney, Lapland, and England, from T & A D Poyser. -
2007-2014 The Birds of Essex, The Birds of Turkey and the Birds of LondonLondon: 2007-2014A lovely ornithological set exploring the vast species of birds found in London, Essex and Turkey, all first impressions. -
1988 Birds in MallorcaLondon: 1988An excellent first edition of this wonderfully illustrated study of the birds of Mallorca. -
2010 Reed and Bush WarblersLondon: 2010A smart first edition of this illustrated study of the reed and bush warblers from Helm Identification Guides. -
2001 Sylvia Warblers: Identification, Taxonomy, and Phylogeny of the Genus SylviaLondon: 2001A smart first edition of this illustrated study of the sylvia warblers from Helm Identification Guides. -
1986 The Birds of YorkshireLondon: 1986A smart first edition of this illustrated ornithological study of Yorkshire. -
1901 The Birds of Siberia: A Record of a Naturalist's Visits to the Petchora and YeneseiLondon: 1901The first edition of this narrative of expeditions in Siberia with illustrations and maps. -
1917-1949 6vol British Birds: An Illustrated Magazine Devoted Chiefly to the Birds on the British ListLondon: 1917-1949A smart collection of six volumes of Witherby's illustrated magazine on British bird life. -
1932 A History of the Birds of SuffolkLondon: 1932A first edition ornithological history of Suffolk, a fascinating illustrated study on the country. -
1908 Bird-Hunting Through Wild EuropeLondon: [1908]The first edition of Reginald Lodge's account of his quest to find and photograph rare birds across Southern and Eastern Europe. -
1903 Bird Life in Wild WalesLondon: 1903A smart first edition of this illustrated ornithological study of the wild areas of Wales. -
1922-1926 3vol The Avicultural Magazine: Being the Journal of the Avicultural SocietyHertford: 1922-1926Three smart volumes of The Avicultural Magazine produced by the The Avicultural Society, with illustrations. -
1897 A History of FowlingEdinburgh: 1897A smart first edition of this illustrated study on fowling techniques from across the globe. -
1907 The Birds of Yorkshire: A Historical Account of the Avifauna of the CountyLondon: 1907A pleasing first edition of Thomas H. Nelson's most celebrated ornithological work, complete with many plates. -
1895 Heligoland as an Ornithological Observatory The Result of Fifty Years' ExperienceEdinburgh: 1895The first British translation of Heinrich Gatke's influential ornithological work on Heligoland. -
1922 The Canary Islands, Their History, Natural History and SceneryLondon: 1922The first edition of David A. Bannerman's illustrated account on the history and natural history of the Canary Island, illustrated with colour and folding plates. -
1912 Birds of Northumberland and the Eastern BordersAlnwick: 1912A smart first edition of this illustrated ornithological study from naturalist George Bolam. -
1907 2vol The Birds of Yorkshire: Being a Historical Account of the Avi-Fauna of the CountyLondon: 1907The first edition of this highly illustrated study of bird-life in Yorkshire, written by Thomas Hudson Nelson. -
1915 Hill Birds of ScotlandLondon: 1915A smart first edition of this illustrated ornithological study of Scotland, from world-famous naturalist Seton Gordon. -
1907 Bird-Life of the Borders on Moorland and SeaLondon: 1907A smart second edition of this ornithological study from naturalist Abel Chapman. -
1907 Bird-Life of the Borders on Moorland and SeaLondon: 1907A smart second edition of this ornithological study from naturalist Abel Chapman. -
1946-1947 Meet Us in the Garden & The Year in the CountrysideLondon: 1946-1947A charming pair of illustrated books observing the birds we see in British gardens and countrysides.