The Waterfowl of the World (4 Vols.)

London: Country Life Limited Original blue cloth with gilt lettering, rules and decoration. Red titling background on spines. Top edges stained pink. Each volume has some bumping at spine ends and shelfwear, but are quite acceptable. Pictorial dust jackets of Vols. 1-3 are price clipped and have moderate wear with chipping at spine ends and corners with minor losses of paper and soiling on lower panel. Laminated dust jacket of Vol. 4 is not price clipped and has only minor wear. Vol. 1 is 3rd. impression (1960), Vol. 2 is 2d. impression (1960), Vols. 3 and 4 are 1st. impressions of 1959 and 1964 respectively. A beautifully illustrated, monumental work by a noted ornithologist and renowned artist.. Various. Cloth. Good/Good. Illus. by Peter Scott. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Trade. (Inventory #: WN365244)