Muirhead, G. The Birds of Berwickshire. With remarks on their local distribution, migration, and habits, and also on the folk-lore, proverbs, popular rhymes and sayings connected with them. 1st. Ed. Pub. David Douglas. 1889-1895
Two volume set with three maps (two in colour (one of which being fold-out)), ten plates plus b/w. illus. throughout and publisher’s catalogues. 8vo. Hardbacks. Bookplate to Vol. I, and ownership inscriptions to verso of ffeps. of both vols. Contents fine. Original blue cloth boards lightly rubbed to extremities o/w. in fine condition.
Muirhead’s comprehensive ornithological study of Berwickshire. He provides detail on local distribution, migration, and habits, while incorporating folklore, rhymes, and proverbs associated with local species.
£120.00 [Ref: 62929]