A Field Guide to the Birds
by PETERSON, ROGER TORY
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- “Revised and Enlarged.” Given the publisher’s printed date on the title page, this is presumably the first edition of this
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Houghton, Mifflin, 1939. “Revised and Enlarged.” Given the publisher’s printed date on the title page, this is presumably the first edition of this revision. Presentation copy; inscribed by the author, “To Bo Cook with the best wishes of Roger T. Peterson.” Recipient’s 1940 ownership signature and bookplate; some cloth wear; very good.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 38039P
- Title
- A Field Guide to the Birds
- Author
- PETERSON, ROGER TORY
- Book Condition
- Used - “Revised and Enlarged.” Given the publisher’s printed date on the title page, this is presumably the first edition of this
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Houghton, Mifflin
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1939
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Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Glossary
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- Cloth
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- First Edition
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- Title Page
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- Inscribed
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