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

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

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Sea-Birds: An Introduction to the Natural History of the Sea-Birds of the North Atlantic, James Fisher and R. M. Lockley — First Edition

Publication: London, Collins, 1954

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [xvi], 320.

Condition Report Very Good. The green cloth boards are exceptionally bright and clean, with unoxidised gilt lettering to the spine, demonstrating the tight, unbroken structural integrity of the binding. The pages are predominantly clean and tidy, maintaining excellent readability throughout, though the text block edges exhibit light foxing typical of the era. The dust jacket is complete and unclipped, retaining the original 25s. net price, with minor rubbing and a few small creases at the spine extremities; notably, the jacket's inner flaps and verso display prominent tape-ghosting and staining from a previous protector, which solidifies this grade but does not heavily detract from the bright, striking cover art on the shelf.

Catalogue Note This is a true first edition of the 28th volume in the highly esteemed New Naturalist series. The volume is richly illustrated, featuring 9 colour photographs, 68 black and white photographs, and 66 maps and diagrams that comprehensively detail the subject matter.

The endpapers and internal pages remain free from any previous ownership signatures, bookplates, or noteworthy inscriptions, offering a remarkably clean presentation of the text.

Finding a first printing of this specific New Naturalist volume in an unclipped dust jacket with such exceptionally bright and well-preserved publisher's cloth has become increasingly uncommon on the open market.

A cornerstone of mid-century ornithological study, Sea-Birds offers a masterful and comprehensive introduction to the natural history of seabirds across the North Atlantic. Authored by renowned naturalists James Fisher and R. M. Lockley, this volume synthesises vast amounts of field research, exploring everything from evolution and numbers to navigation and social behaviour. Whether discussing the dramatic lives of pelicans, gulls, or the iconic puffin that graces its dust jacket, the book remains a fascinating, seminal resource for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

Book Dimensions:

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