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1889 Bird-Life of the Borders by Abel Chapman / Ornithology / British Birds
1889 Bird-Life of the Borders by Abel Chapman / Ornithology / British Birds
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Bird-Life of the Borders:
Records of Wild Sport and Natural History on Moorland and Sea
By Abel Chapman
London: Guerney and Jackson, 1889. Illustrated. First edition. 8vo, blue decorated cloth. xii + 286pp + advert leaf
Birds and wildlife of the English Moors are examined in some detail including spring migration, game fish and wild fowling throughout the four seasons. Chapman was a British naturalist who is credited for saving the Spanish Ibex from extinction and for establishing the first game preserve in South Africa.
CONDITION
Good condition. The cloth binding is good with light signs of age. Name writen to hal-title page. Pages clean throughout and free from foxing, stains etc. Page 97 has a small brwo spot. All contents present. Overall good.
Records of Wild Sport and Natural History on Moorland and Sea
By Abel Chapman
London: Guerney and Jackson, 1889. Illustrated. First edition. 8vo, blue decorated cloth. xii + 286pp + advert leaf
Birds and wildlife of the English Moors are examined in some detail including spring migration, game fish and wild fowling throughout the four seasons. Chapman was a British naturalist who is credited for saving the Spanish Ibex from extinction and for establishing the first game preserve in South Africa.
CONDITION
Good condition. The cloth binding is good with light signs of age. Name writen to hal-title page. Pages clean throughout and free from foxing, stains etc. Page 97 has a small brwo spot. All contents present. Overall good.
(Loc: Shop; Top Natural History shelf )
