THE BIRDS OF STAFFORDSHIRE WITH ILLUSTRATIONS OF LOCAL BIRD HAUNTS. By Alexander M. McAldowie.
1893 1st edition. 8vo (150 x 227mm). Pp151. B/w photographs, frontispiece by James McAldowie, vignette illustrations. Dark blue cloth, upper board and spine titled in gilt.
" This small volume is reprinted from the Transactions of the North Staffordshire Naturalists' Field Club. ...It is hoped that the publication of this work will promote an interest in Staffordshire bird life, and prevent the destruction of many beautiful species which are now being ruthlessly exterminated". Only 100 copies of this first edition were printed for private circulation. This is copy number 53, it has been signed by the author and was presented to Henry George Tomlinson. The front paste-down carries the bookplate of Tomlinson's son, Ernest Hoskins Tomlinson. Very scarce.
" This small volume is reprinted from the Transactions of the North Staffordshire Naturalists' Field Club. ...It is hoped that the publication of this work will promote an interest in Staffordshire bird life, and prevent the destruction of many beautiful species which are now being ruthlessly exterminated". Only 100 copies of this first edition were printed for private circulation. This is copy number 53, it has been signed by the author and was presented to Henry George Tomlinson. The front paste-down carries the bookplate of Tomlinson's son, Ernest Hoskins Tomlinson. Very scarce.
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42278
| Author | McAldowie (Alexander M.). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 42278 |
| ISBN | No ISBN. |
| Book Description | Corners and top of spine rubbed, front hinge tender but good copy of a very scarce book. Signed by the author. Number 53 of only 100 copies printed. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1893 |
| Publisher | Privately published by the author. |
| Place | Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. |