FIELD GUIDE TO BRITISH DEER. By F.J. Taylor Page.

(1957) 1964 reprint. Small 8vo (124 x 190mm). Pp80. B/w illustrations, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt, stag motif to upper board.

"This book deals with the identification and field characteristics of the five deer most commonly found at large in Great Britain... red deer, fallow deer, Japanese sika deer, roe deer, muntjac or barking deer. Other species which may be seen in very limited areas of the British Isles are shown on page 22 and page 23. This book is in sections as follows: Habitat; Tracks; Droppings; Voice; Identification; Introduction to deer watching; Antler development and age; Seasonal change of coat; Gait and age; Food and feeding; Habits and daily activities; Seasonal behaviour; Some lines of observations and research; Useful information; Distribution". A very useful pocket book with very good drawings and some useful tables.