First edition, first printing. 310, [4]pp, with black and white plate illustrations and line drawings in text. Brown cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering on spine. 8vo, Cloth a little rubbed at edges, gently pushed at spine ends and corners. Some mild page toning to first and last few pages. A couple of strained gutters.
A veritable bible on the creatures - bats, mice, ravens, crows - that are helpful to or hinder traditional farming practices.