A SKETCHBOOK OF BIRDS. By C.F. Tunnicliffe. Introduction by Ian Niall.
1979 1st edition. Oblong 4to (267 x 248mm). Ppx,124. Colour and b/w illustrations by Tunnicliffe. Mottled brown boards, spine titled in black.
A selection of pages from Charles Tunnicliffe's many sketchbooks in which he recorded his observations of birds in the field from 1932-1962. Something of a retrospective, this was the last book of Tunnicliffe's which was prepared for publication with his co-operation. Sections are divided so: Introduction by Ian Niall; Location notes to the sketches; Seabirds; Waders; Geese, ducks and swans; Birds of prey; Miscellaneous birds. Appended is a list of "books of ornithological interest illustrated by C.F. Tunnicliffe".
A selection of pages from Charles Tunnicliffe's many sketchbooks in which he recorded his observations of birds in the field from 1932-1962. Something of a retrospective, this was the last book of Tunnicliffe's which was prepared for publication with his co-operation. Sections are divided so: Introduction by Ian Niall; Location notes to the sketches; Seabirds; Waders; Geese, ducks and swans; Birds of prey; Miscellaneous birds. Appended is a list of "books of ornithological interest illustrated by C.F. Tunnicliffe".
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54286
| Author | Tunnicliffe (C.F.). (1901-1979). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 54286 |
| ISBN | 0575026405 / 0575026405. |
| Book Description | Slight mark to front edges, usual edge browning. Smells faintly of soap, good-plus. Minor faults to slightly faded / used dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1979 |
| Publisher | Victor Gollancz. |
| Place | London. |