This is an interesting early pocket bird book that contains no illustrations, but provides descriptions instead. Original light red clothcovers with bright gilt cover lettering. 6 pages of publisher's ads in the rear. Previous owner small name stamp on end paper, else a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. It appears to be the first edition, as no other date is present. ; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 153 pages.

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Title: Pocket Guide to the Common Land Birds of New England
Publisher: Lee & Shepard, Boston
Publication Date: 1895
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition.
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

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