London: Oxford University Press, 1962 First edition. HB. Cloth, and dustjacket by Tunnicilffe. 308pp. With frontispiece plate by Tunnicliffe of Pied Flycatchers (same design used for the jacket), and reproductions of Bewick wood engravings of birds as chapter headings. Text has maps and tables. Fine in Very Good protected jacket. Light browning to closed edges. Jacket has very light rubbing to top of spine ,No inscriptions and not price clipped. lovely copy.

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Bookseller: David Ford Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 31951
Title: Birds and Woods. (Illustrated by C.F. Tunnicliffe & Thomas Bewick)
Author: Yapp, W.B.:
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: London: Oxford University Press, 1962
Bookseller catalogs: Natural History;

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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.

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