The Borders and Beyond : Arctic, Cheviot, Tropic.
London: Gurney & Jackson, 1924. First Edition. Very Good Condition. Item #521945
A lifetime’s observations of wildlife, centred on the Cheviots and Northumbrian coast but extending to the Arctic and Africa. Chapman discusses grouse, migrating waders, wildfowling and Atlantic salmon, combining a sportsman-naturalist’s field experience with reflections on bird migration, zoology and the protection of wild birds. 489 pages, colour frontis, several plates. Original green cloth, gilt lettered. Gilt top edge. William Shipton, M.D. bookplate & a small printed Buxton return label to the front pastedown. Head & foot of spine lightly frayed. Boards lightly marked & rubbed. Page edges untrimmed. Contents clean and sound throughout. Size: 16 x 23 cms. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.
Keywords: BZDB395 Antiquarian & Rare; Unbranded Abel Chapman The Borders and Beyond : Arctic, Cheviot, Tropic.
Price: £19.95