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GB: NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY OF NORTHUMBRIA, 1951. Punched metal title strip attached to spine (green with white raised lettering). Book is in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age.. 1st Edition. Paperback. VG+.

Newcastle Upon Tyne: Natural History Society of Northumberland, Durham & Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, by W. Large & Sons, 1951. First edition. Leather. Near Fine. 10.5" by 7". Not Stated. The first edition of George W. Temperley's guide to the history of the birds of Durham, rebound in half calf. The first edition of this work, which is extracted from volume IX of the Transactions of the Natural History Society of Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle Upon Tyne.Rebound in half calf, with endpapers renewed. With the original front and rear wrap bound in to the rear.With a folding map to the rear. Collated, complete.With the blind stamp of J. E. S. Walker to a front blank, and their ink inscription to the same leaf.A detailed and informative guide to the bird-life of Durham and its surrounding area. Discussing individual birds, including the Pied Flycatcher, and Little Stint. Rebound in half calf, with paper covered boards. With the publisher's original wraps bound in to the rear. Externally, fine. Inscription… Read More