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The Birds of Wiltshire
Rev. Alfred Charles Smith
1887
Printed for the author by R. H. Porter : London
9" by 8.5"
xxv [2], 2-588pp
SUMMARY
The uncommon first edition of Rev. Alfred C. Smiths ornithological study of the birds of Wiltshire, on a lovely signed half morocco binding.
First Edition,Leather Binding,Signed Binding,Uncommon
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs1 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage:£ 22.99
EU Postage: £ 16.99
European Postage: £ 17.99
Asia Postage: £ 22.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99
DESCRIPTION
The uncommon first edition of this work, which provides an account of all the periodical and occasional visitants, as well as those which are indigenous to the county.
In a half morocco signed binding by R. H. Porter, the publisher of this work.
An impressively detailed work, which charts the birds of Wiltshire, their classification, identification, beaks, scents, behaviours and mating habits.
The final chapter is titled A Plea for Small Birds.
With a half title.
CONDITION
In a signed half morocco binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Light rubbing to rear joint and back strip tail, otherwise externally fine. Binders stamp to verso of front free endpaper. Significant spotting to front and rear blanks. Internally, firmly bound. Foxing to perimeters of title page and final leaf, with pages otherwise clean and bright.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine- Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed- Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good- Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good- Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under condition
Good Only- Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair- As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor- Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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