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author:
GLADSTONE, Hugh S.
title:
THE BIRDS OF DUMFRIESSHIRE. A contribution to the fauna of the Solway area.
year:
1910
description:
The main work is illustrated, and in excellent condition, and all the extra works are also in perfect condition. Included with this work are the following: "ARCHIBALD THORBURN" . Obituary by Hugh Gladstone, reprinted from "The Scottish Naturalist" 1936;this inscribed by Gladstone. 3 TLSs from Gladstone to Ernest Blezard, famed Lakeland naturalist/author, and one to W.Wilson, author of "Birds of North Wirral". "Birds Mentioned in the Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland 1124 to 1707" by Gladstone. "The Meaning of the Names of some British Birds, and their First Use in British Ornithology"; Dumfries 1943. "British Birds Named after Persons". 1946 by Sir Hugh Gladstone, inscribed by him. "Addenda & Corrigenda to The Birds of Dumfriesshire" by Gladstone; this a bit foxed. A fascinating collection of Gladstone's ornithological efforts.
price:
£280.00
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