The Birds of New England and Adjacent States: Containing Descriptions of the Birds of New England, and Adjoining States and Provinces, Arranged by a Long Approved Classification and Nomenclature
by Samuels, Edward A
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Boston: Noyes, Holmes, and Company, 1872. Undetermined. very good. 6th edition, revised and enlarged. [vii], 591pp. Quarto. Original green ornamental cloth; spine title in gilt with ornaments in same. Embossing to front board, rear blindstamped. Spine darkened with small soil mark at foot; some rubbing to joints, crown and foot show minor shelf wear and chipping. Corners slightly rubbed. Upper edge of textblock slightly dust soiled, small spot to lower edge. Inscription in ink to first blank. Colour frontis with tissue guard, some offsetting to title page from plate but not intrusive. Illustrated with B/W plates from etchings with tissue guards, reproductions in text. A tight copy; interior is bright and clean. very good Comprehensive study of bird species in New England for the amateur birdwatcher. The author notes that he has tried to present a 'work that might be accessible to all" (author's preface). An interesting edition, extensively illustrated. 1872
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- Title
- The Birds of New England and Adjacent States: Containing Descriptions of the Birds of New England, and Adjoining States and Provinces, Arranged by a Long Approved Classification and Nomenclature
- Author
- Samuels, Edward A
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- Undetermined
- Book Condition
- Used - very good
- Quantity Available
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- Publisher
- Noyes, Holmes, and Company
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1872
- Keywords
- Americana|Bird Watching|Conservation|Natural Sciences|Nature|Ornithology|Zoology
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- Natural History;
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