Sea-Birds, James Fisher and R. M. Lockley — 1st Edition

£85.00

Sea-Birds, James Fisher and R. M. Lockley — 1st Edition

Name: Sea-Birds, James Fisher and R. M. Lockley — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4566
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Publication: London, Collins, 1954

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xvi, 320.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original green cloth boards are exceptionally bright and clean, displaying sharp corners and unoxidised gilt tooling to the spine. The binding is tight, square, and structurally robust, indicating careful handling over its lifespan. Internally, the text block is predominantly clean; however, there is light, scattered foxing present on the preliminary leaves and top edge, which is standard for the paper stock of this era. The original, unclipped dust wrapper (retaining the 25s. net price flap) exhibits vibrant, unfaded cover art with no significant loss or severe tearing, though it does bear noticeable brown foxing stains to the reverse and rear panel, alongside minor shelf-wear and rubbing to the extremities.

Catalogue Note: First Edition of Volume 28 in the esteemed New Naturalist library. A comprehensive and authoritative study, this volume is profusely illustrated with 9 colour photographs, 68 black-and-white photographs, and 66 maps and diagrams. It serves as a cornerstone reference for maritime ornithology, detailing everything from North Atlantic population surveys to early evolutionary history.

While the New Naturalist series remains highly collected, locating the true first printing with an intact, unclipped original dustwrapper in collectable condition is increasingly uncommon. The iconic wrap art, designed by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. remains a highly desirable acquisition for natural history enthusiasts.

Sea-Birds: An Introduction to the Natural History of the Sea-Birds of the North Atlantic is an exhaustive and highly engaging study by renowned ornithologists James Fisher and R. M. Lockley. Covering the evolution, distribution, and behaviour of North Atlantic seabirds, the authors draw from decades of rigorous fieldwork to illuminate the lives of gannets, puffins, shearwaters, and more. A classic of mid-century ornithological literature, it remains an essential resource and a visually striking addition to any natural history library.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: James Fisher and R. M. Lockley

Book Publisher: Collins

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Natural History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 336

Book Publication Year: 1954

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Clifford and Rosemary Ellis

Book Series: The New Naturalist Library

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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