Bannerman, D. & Lodge, G. The Birds of the British Isles. 1st. Ed. Pub. Oliver & Boyd. 1953-63
Twelve volume hardback set. 4to. Hardbacks. Internal hinges in volume 1 neatly strengthened. Nr. fine hardbacks in vg. to nr. fine dws. Volume five (devoted to diurnal birds of prey) has a fine original watercolour of a bird of prey signed by Kenneth J. Wood (1936 - 1992) to the ffep, with the following inscription ‘To the man who loves ducks! From the man who loves hawks! With all his thanks!’.
A wonderful reference work with fine illustrations by George Lodge. Wildlife artist Kenneth J. Wood was Honorary Secretary of the Society of Wildlife Artists from 1983 until his untimely death in 1992. He was a keen falconer and very well known for his detailed paintings of birds.
£275.00 [Ref: 58945]