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Home Vintage Birding Books & Guides Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Home Vintage Birding Books & Guides Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide
Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide

Natural History • Birding Set — A Field Guide to the Birds (1980, 4th Ed.) + Attracting Birds (1947 rev.) — Roger Tory Peterson & U.S. Fish and Wildlife | Color Plates, Field Guide

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Build a dependable birding starter stack with this two-piece Natural History/Birding bundle.

You’ll get Roger Tory Peterson’s legendary field guide (Fourth Edition, 1980) with his crisp color plates and range maps by Virginia Marie Peterson, plus the classic U.S. Fish & Wildlife Conservation Bulletin No. 1: Attracting Birds (first 1940, revised 1947).

Together they cover identification and backyard habitat—ideal for readers, new birders, and collectors of practical nature titles. Photos show the exact set you’ll receive.

Quick Specs

  • Item Type: Set of 2 (paperback field guide + stapled pamphlet)
  • Size: Guide 8 × 5 × 1 in; Pamphlet 9 × 6 in
  • Material: Paper covers; perfect-bound text (guide); stapled text (pamphlet)
  • Color: Guide: teal/white cover with cardinal/tanager/grosbeak art; Pamphlet: grey/cream cover with chickadee vignette
  • Origin or Maker: Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston (guide); U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service (pamphlet)
  • Year or Era: Guide 1980 (Fourth Edition); Pamphlet 1947 revision of 1940
  • GENRE: Natural History • Birding Field Guide
  • Language / Pages: English — Guide 384 pp; Pamphlet 13 pp
  • Identifiers: Guide LCCN 80-14304; ISBN 0-395-26619-X (paperback). Pamphlet identifiers: Not provided

Edition & Features

  • Guide Edition/Printing: Fourth Edition (1980); later printing (number line visible)
  • Guide Illustrations/Maps: Color plates by Roger Tory Peterson; range maps by Virginia Marie Peterson (see photos)
  • Pamphlet Edition/Notes: Attracting Birds, Conservation Bulletin No. 1 — revised 1947; practical feeder/landscaping guidance with line drawings

Condition Grade: Good (both pieces)

Notes: The field guide exhibits cover creases, edge/corner wear, spine creasing, and page-edge toning from age. However, the interior is clean on spot check, and the binding is sound. 

Pamphlet shows light rubbing/edge wear, a small old price sticker on the cover, and mild toning; staples secure and pages clean.

See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

About the Author / Maker

Roger Tory Peterson (1908–1996) revolutionized modern field guides with clear paintings and visual “field marks.” The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service produced Attracting Birds to promote bird-friendly yards and conservation practices.

Add a trusted field guide plus a practical backyard handbook to your shelf—ready for porch watching or trail use.

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Disclaimer

The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide.

While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.

Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, around 68°F and 40–50% RH. Keep paper items away from damp and extreme temperature swings. If you have questions or need more photos, ask.

About Reading Vintage

At Reading Vintage, I curate one-of-a-kind treasures for book lovers, decorators, and collectors—including vintage books, retro bookends, and charming collectible pieces.

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