A BIRD COLLECTOR'S MEDLEY. By E.C. Arnold, M.A. With twelve coloured and eight collotype plates from drawings by the author, and various illustrations in the text.
1907 1st edition. 4to (190 x 253mm). Ppviii,144. Colour and b/w plates, text photographs. Green cloth, titled in gilt on spine and upper board.
An interesting account of the amateur bird collector and taxidermist, with much on wildfowling, punt-gunning and rough shooting. Despite pleas for conservation, much of the book is about obtaining rarities and song-birds for taxidermy.
An interesting account of the amateur bird collector and taxidermist, with much on wildfowling, punt-gunning and rough shooting. Despite pleas for conservation, much of the book is about obtaining rarities and song-birds for taxidermy.
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47581
| Author | Arnold (E.C.). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 47581 |
| ISBN | B06XPWCYW9. |
| Book Description | Foxing, especially of end-papers, some wear but good. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1907 |
| Publisher | West, Newman and Co., London and |
| Place | Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent and Co., London. |