Field Guide of Birds of the West Indies

James Bond

Published by The Superintendent Government Press, New York, 1947

About this Item

This is the first printing of the 1947 edition of the book that inspired Ian Fleming to name his spy hero in the iconic series of James Bond books. Very good in brown cloth with a previous owner's name and date (1951) on endpaper. Front wrapper flap has been machine cut with price $3.75. Wrapper in good condition with a sunned spine area and missing a "V" shaped section to its top. The wrapper is dusty with minor wear to its extremities. Seller Inventory # 001571

Bibliographic Details

Title: Field Guide of Birds of the West Indies

Publisher: The Superintendent Government Press, New York

Publication Date: 1947

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Earl Poole

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Edition: 1st edition thus