Robert Burton — The Daily Telegraph Nature Notes

London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1998. First edition. Hardback. A fine scarce signed first edition collection of Robert Burton's contributions to 'Nature Notes', beautifully illustrated throughout by Robert Burton. The first edition, first impression, of this scarce work.Signed by the author to the title page, 'All this and 35 years of FIDS! Bob&apos.In the original unclipped dust wrapper. A selection of fascinating pieces from the Daily Telegraph's column dedicated to wildlife, 'Nature Notes', one of the most popular features of the newspaper. Offering illuminating insights into the private lives of familiar and unfamiliar animals and plants in monthly sections.Illustrations throughout by Michael Woods.By Robert Burton.Bookplate of Kenn Back to the recto to the front endpaper. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years.  He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations.  His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration. In the original publisher's paper covered boards, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Bookplate to the recto to the front endpaper. Dust wrapper is fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Michael Woods. Fine/Fine.