Nature Rambles: An Introduction to Country-Lore, Summer to Autumn, Edward Step

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Nature Rambles: An Introduction to Country-Lore, Summer to Autumn, Edward Step

Name: Nature Rambles: An Introduction to Country-Lore, Summer to Autumn, Edward Step
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Nature Rambles: An Introduction to Country-Lore, Summer to Autumn, Edward Step — Second Impression

Publication: London, Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd., 1934

Formatting: Small 8vo, pp. 152.

Condition Report: Very Good. Bound in the original green textured cloth, the boards remain bright and firm with remarkably sharp, unoxidised black tooling to the front and spine. The binding is tight and square, showing only minimal shelf-wear to the extremities. Internally, the text block edges and endpapers exhibit mild, scattered foxing and offsetting, though the pages and plates themselves remain predominantly clean, crisp, and bright throughout. The endpapers are free from previous ownership inscriptions. The original, unclipped dust jacket (retaining the 2/6 net price) is housed in a protective sleeve and presents beautifully, despite some mild rubbing, light creasing, and minor chipping along the top edge and spine head.

Catalogue Note: This Second Impression (following the true first printing of 1930) forms part of the publisher's classic "Come With Me" series, which successfully introduced generations of young readers to British country-lore. The volume is profusely illustrated, complete with sixteen full-colour plates, fifteen half-tone plates, and eighty-two text illustrations. While the title itself was produced in relatively high numbers and remains accessible on the open market, securing an early impression in such a well-preserved, vibrant dust jacket is increasingly uncommon, significantly elevating the collectability of this specific copy.

Nature Rambles: Summer to Autumn is a charming and insightful guide to the natural history of the British countryside as the warm summer months transition into the crispness of autumn. Written by the esteemed naturalist Edward Step, F.L.S., this volume invites readers to step outdoors and discover the fascinating flora and fauna characteristic of the season. From blossoming wild flowers and foraging insects to woodland birds and small mammals, Step's engaging prose and the book's rich illustrations offer a timeless window into early twentieth-century country-lore.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Edward Step

Book Publisher: Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Natural History

Book edition: Second Impression

Signed: No

Book Pages: 152

Book Publication Year: 1934

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: The "Come With Me" Books

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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