Aristocrats of the air / pref. by the late Viscount Grey of Falloden. With front. in colour and 53 other illus. in black and white
1946, 2nd revised edition. London : Williams and Norgate. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #429241
Physical description: 150 p. illus. (part col.) 26 cm. Contents: Rarer birds of prey -- In a modern bird sanctuary -- In quest of the Golden Eagle -- A Montagu's Harrier at close quarters -- Five British owls -- A Heronry from an observation post -- Aristocrats, hand-reared -- Filming the Yaffle -- Outwitting the wary -- Subterranean duck -- Eccentricities of nesting birds -- Falconry, the sport of kings. Subjects: Birds. Photography of birds.
Price: €28.00