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The Book of Birds (1918) – National Geographic Society

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Columbus, Ohio, US

This vintage hardcover edition titled The Book of Birds, published by the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C., features a copyright date of 1918. Bound in a textured brown cloth cover with a decorative border and embossed lettering, the volume compiles classic avian lore, articles, and beautiful color artwork. It includes text written by Henry…

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This vintage hardcover edition titled The Book of Birds, published by the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C., features a copyright date of 1918. Bound in a textured brown cloth cover with a decorative border and embossed lettering, the volume compiles classic avian lore, articles, and beautiful color artwork. It includes text written by Henry W. Henshaw, former Chief of the U.S. Biological Survey, alongside 250 color illustrations created by the renowned artist-naturalist Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Additional articles included in the collection feature contributions by Wells W. Cooke and Frederick H. Kennard. The book exhibits visible wear along the cover edges and damage to spine consistent with its age. Please see photos for more details.