The Birds of Derbyshire [Inscribed by the author]

Published by Bemrose & Sons, Limited, London, 1893

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Seller: Scarthin Books ABA, ILAB., Cromford, United KingdomScarthin Books ABA, ILAB.

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Inscribed by Whitlock on the front free end paper. Fold out map has a tear where it has been miss-opened. Pages slightly tanned but still bright. Comes with some printed sheets referring to Whitlock's extraordinary biography. Whitlock, a bank manager robbed his own back and escaped to Australia. He was caught and spent 11 years in a British jail. After release returned to Australia and became a renowned ornithologist and collector and many birds were named after him.

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Title
The Birds of Derbyshire [Inscribed by the author]
Author
Whitlock, F. B. Annotated with Numerous Additions By Hutchinson, A. S.
Publisher
Bemrose & Sons, Limited, London
Publication year
1893
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
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Scarthin Books ABA, ILAB.

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