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Antique 1883 New England Bird Life: A Manual of Ornithology - Part II: Birds of Prey, Game and Water Birds
Author: W.A. Stearns (Revised and Edited by Dr. Elliott Coues)
Publisher: Lee & Shepard, Boston
Format: Hardcover (Green cloth with gilt spine lettering)
Illustrations: Includes numerous historic 19th-century woodcuts throughout
Item Description & Condition:
Up for sale is a beautiful antique copy of New England Bird Life: A Manual of Ornithology (Part II), published circa 1883. This classic natural history work focuses specifically on Birds of Prey, Game, and Water Birds, featuring insightful text edited by the renowned American ornithologist Dr. Elliott Coues.
This volume is in very good antique condition and has been thoroughly inspected:
Pages: 100% complete with no missing or torn pages.
Binding: The structural binding and hinges remain tight and secure.
Cover/Spine: Original green cloth shows standard, minor shelf rubbing at the head and foot of the spine, as expected for a book of this age. The gold gilt lettering on the spine remains clear and legible.
Interior: Clean pages with crisp text and intact woodcut illustrations. Minimal, light aging/foxing consistent with a well-preserved 19th-century volume. No heavy stains or water damage.
A fantastic addition for collectors of antique natural history books, bird enthusiasts, or anyone looking to complete their two-volume set!
