The Wonders of Bird Life (XXth Century Science series)
[1914]. 128pp, with monochrome plate frontispiece and numerous further sketch illustrations in text. In red cloth-covered boards with gilt titles front and spine, black ruled decorations. Slim 8vo. Boards a little worn at edges, gently rubbed and rounded at corners and spine ends. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper; some faint, occasional spotting, with one leaf mildly chapped on edge. A lovely vintage bird book with guides on how to see them and explanations of their life cycles, migration patterns etc.