F. B. Kirkman — The British Bird Book

London, T. C. & E. C. Jack, 1911-3 . First edition. Leather. A profusely illustrated, complete set of F. B. Kirkman's ornithological work, a limited edition, signed by the author. The first edition, limited to 350 copies, of which this is no. 145. Signed by the author to the limitation page of Volume I. Complete in four volumes. Uniformly bound in half crushed morocco with cloth to the boards. A highly informative ornithological work written by British ornithologist, Frederick B. Kirkman. In this four-volume set, Kirkman presents an thorough account of the birds, nests and eggs found in the British Isles at the time of publication. The author provides a detailed description of the birds in question, accompanied by bright and colourful illustrations throughout. Wonderfully illustrated, with two hundred brightly coloured plates and fifty eight in black and white across all four volumes. Collated, complete. Uniformly bound in half crushed morocco with cloth to the boards. Externally, very good, with light marks to the cloth and slight rubbing to the extremities. Spines are slightly faded. Heavier area of rubbing to the front board of volume IV. Internally, firmly bound. Signed to limitation page, volume I. Pages are bright, with light scattered spotting, heavier to the front and rear. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .