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Bird-Life of the Borders on Moorland and Sea with Faunal Notes extending over Forty Years

by Chapman, Abel

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Collection : A fine ornithological and natural history library
Publisher : Gurney and Jackson
Published In : London
Illustrations : b/w frontis, 25 /w plates, b/w illus, 1 col folding map

Description:

Second revised edition. Abel Chapman (1851-1929), a keen observer of nature and a notable conservationist, first published this work in 1889. In the Preface to the second edition, Chapman notes that 'The first section of the book - that relating to the Cheviots and moorlands of the Border - has been practically rewritten, and on a broader basis'. Illustrated by the author, with an additional drawing contributed by Charles Whymper.

Condition

8vo, orig. cloth, spine slightly faded, minor wear to spine ends, top edge gilt, endpapers browned. Vg. With decorative bookplate (depicting the Great Auk) of Scottish naturalist and ornithologist, Evelyn Vida Baxter (1879-1959).