My Birds First Edition 1933 Published London, England Deckled Edges Cloth Binding Thick Archival Paper VERY GOOD CONDITION
Language: English
Published by Jonathan Cape, London, England, 1933
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Best Books And Antiques, Chandler, TX, U.S.A.Best Books And Antiques
AbeBooks seller since September 22, 2006
Condition: Used - Very good
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My Birds written by W. H. Davies First Edition published in 1933 by Jonathan Cape Ltd., London A charming first edition of My Birds by noted Welsh poet and nature writer W. H. Davies, first published in 1933 by Jonathan Cape Ltd., London. Known for his reflective and lyrical observations of the natural world, Davies offers a series of personal essays on the birds he encountered in everyday life, celebrating the beauty and character of common garden and countryside species. The book reflects the authors gentle appreciation of nature and remains a delightful work of early twentieth-century nature writing. Like many literary works produced by Jonathan Cape during this period, the volume was printed with notable attention to quality and craftsmanship. The text is printed on thick archival or handmade-style paper with a slightly textured feel. The pages display attractive deckle or rough-cut edges, characteristic of higher-quality book production of the era. The book is bound in traditional green cloth and was issued in a relatively small print run compared with modern publications, making surviving early copies increasingly collectible. The book is encased in a protective clear mylar cover. The green cloth cover shows only very slight signs of aging consistent with its age. The spine remains clean with clear, legible titling. The interior pages are printed on thick archival paper and remain well preserved. The binding is solid, and the book presents very nicely overall as an example of early twentieth-century British literary publishing. A lovely collectible copy of this classic work by W. H. Davies, ideal for collectors of nature writing, early Jonathan Cape publications, or admirers of Davies thoughtful reflections on the natural world. (BR) Shelf 331.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- My Birds First Edition 1933 Published London, England Deckled Edges Cloth Binding Thick Archival Paper VERY GOOD CONDITION
- Author
- W.H. Davies
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape, London, England
- Publication year
- 1933
- Condition
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 1 pound
- Dimensions
- 6 inches width by 8 inches height by 1 inch depth
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