Edwin Lester Arnold — Bird Life in England

London, Chatto and Windus, 1887 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this comprehensive ornithological study of British bird species by Edwin Lester Arnold. The first edition. In the publisher's original decorative blue cloth binding.  An ornithological study on British bird life, including sections on a variety of species such as finches, crows, ducks, pigeons, and sea fowl, amongst others.  Written by Edwin Lester Arnold, who is best known for creating one of the earliest examples of the 'planetary romance' sub genre. Arnold studied agriculture and ornithology in England after his childhood in India. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, fading to spine, with bumping to the head and tail. Rubbing to joints, with the odd mark to boards. Hinges tender, but remain firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the odd spot to the front and rear. Ink inscription to title page. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .