Of a Feather: Avian Collective Nouns & Terms of Assembly, Group Names & Associated Terms. Written, compiled, designed and illustrated with wood engravings by Colin See-Paynton and with a Foreword by David Attenborough.

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Published by Folio, 170pp + colophon, 36cm, Gwasg Gregynog, Tregynon, Newtown, Powys, 2008.

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Set in Monotype Baskerville and printed in black (the title-page in black, green and gold) on a special making of T.H. Saunders Waterford mould-made paper. Illustrated with 61 wood engravings: 31 full-page, 28 headpieces and two for the title-page. The title-page feather was printed from gold leaf. Number 36 of 135 (150) copies bound by John Sewell in ultramarine quarter leather with blind spine titling and gilt decoration, blue cloth-covered boards with a decorative inlay in shades of blue on the front cover. Slipcase. A fine copy with prospectus loosely inserted. Seller Inventory # 13673

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Title: Of a Feather: Avian Collective Nouns & Terms...
Publisher: Folio, 170pp + colophon, 36cm, Gwasg Gregynog, Tregynon, Newtown, Powys, 2008.
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Edition: 1st Edition

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