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Click here to see our other books! The Birds of the British Islands Charles Stonham 1906-1911 E. Grant Richards : London 13.5" by 11" 10-151; 323; 514; 704; 976pp SUMMARY The complete five volume first edition of Charles Stonham's guide to the native birds of Great Britain, illustrated throughout by Lilian M. Medland, and in smart half morocco bindings. First Edition,Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 20 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 89.99 EU Postage : £ 45.99 European Postage: £ 85.99 Asia Postage: £ 169.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 259.99 DESCRIPTION Illustrated with 318 plates - complete with captioned tissue guard - across all five volumes, alongside two colour folding maps and one double page plate to volume I. Collated, complete. These illustrations are the work of Lilian M. Medland, a nurse and illustrator who drew pictures predominantly for works on birds, including those by Gregory Mathews and her husband Tom Iredale. Originally published in twenty monthly parts, this is the first edition in book form. This is a lovely set, containing information on a range of birds found within the 'British Islands', including the Marsh-Harrier, Common Buzzard, Golden Eagle, Merlin, Mute Swan, and Wigeon. A wonderful ornithological guide to the British Isles. CONDITION In half morocco bindings, with cloth covered boards. Fading to back strips, with rubbing to back strip heads and tails, joints and board perimeters. Front joints of each volume starting, with boards holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Scattered light spotting throughout each volume. Plates retaining captioned tissue guards. Overall Condition: Very Good 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. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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