Thorburn’s Birds hardback edited by James Fisher - 4th impression 1974.
Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) is now recognised as an outstanding illustrator of animals and in particular of the birds of western Europe. His four-volume British Birds, first published in 1915-16, is not only a classic of ornithology but also a collector's piece.
In this new single-volume edition the 82 magnificent watercolour plates, notable not only for their high scientific accuracy and exactness of detail, but also for their distinction as works of art, depict over 400 birds of the British Isles.
James Fisher's new text concentrates on giving a service which by their very nature the highly authoritative standard field guides have not room to do. It provides a really up-to-date report on the global distribution of each species and on its status and history in the four countries of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, with special reference to changes and conservation problems. Also discussed in their appropriate places are those species not illustrated by Thorburn and those not recorded from the British Isles in his time.
186 pages including 82 wonderful scientific quality colour plates.
This previously read copy includes its original dust cover which has some loses/repairs by its previous owner. The book within is complete and offered in good vintage condition.
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