R. J. Balston; C. W. Shepherd; E. Bartlett - Notes on the Birds of Kent

London, R. H. Porter, 1907 . First edition. Leather. The first edition of this vibrantly illustrated ornithological study of the birds of Kent, in a half morocco signed binding. Only three-hundred copies of this first edition were produced.Illustrated with a photographic frontispiece, eight hand coloured lithographic plates by J. Smit, and with a folding colour map to the rear. Collated, complete.This beautifully illustrated ornithological study of the birds of Kent is the joint work of R. J. Balston, C. W. Shepherd, and E. Bartlett. It catalogues in detail the birds of the county, their habits, and the manners in which they can be identified.In a vibrant half morocco signed binding by R. H. Porter, the publisher of this work. In a half morocco signed binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, fine, with two minor points of rubbing to the head of the front joint. Light spotting to fore edge of text block. Binder's stamp to verso of front free endpaper. Foxing to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to title page, with pages otherwise clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: J. Smit. Very Good Indeed .

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