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Photos show the exact set you’ll receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"903\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set of 2 (paperback field guide + stapled pamphlet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guide 8 × 5 × 1 in; Pamphlet 9 × 6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper covers; perfect-bound text (guide); stapled text (pamphlet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guide: teal\/white cover with cardinal\/tanager\/grosbeak art; Pamphlet: grey\/cream cover with chickadee vignette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston (guide); U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish \u0026amp; Wildlife Service (pamphlet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guide 1980 (Fourth Edition); Pamphlet 1947 revision of 1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural History • \u003ca title=\"birding\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/birding\"\u003eBirding \u003c\/a\u003eField Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English; Guide 384 pp; Pamphlet 13 pp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eIdentifiers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guide LCCN 80-14304; \u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eISBN 0-395-26619-X (paperback)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pamphlet identifiers: Not provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eGuide Edition\/Printing: Fourth Edition (1980); later printing (number line visible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eGuide Illustrations\/Maps: Color plates by Roger Tory Peterson; range maps by Virginia Marie Peterson (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003ePamphlet Edition\/Notes: \u003cem data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eAttracting Birds\u003c\/em\u003e, Conservation Bulletin No. 1, revised 1947; practical feeder\/landscaping guidance with line drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good (both pieces)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePamphlet shows light rubbing\/edge wear, a small old price sticker on the cover, and mild toning; staples secure and pages clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1980 Fourth Edition Peterson guide with his color plates, paired with the 1947 Attracting Birds bulletin, suits a new birder or a nature reference shelf. 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First issued in 1939 and here updated to the \u003cstrong data-end=\"468\" data-start=\"443\"\u003eFourth Edition (1970)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this classroom-and-field staple bridges bird biology, behavior, and identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"261\"\u003eIllustrated by Walter J. Breckenridge, it features clear diagrams, figures, and keys used in both lab and fieldwork. 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Breckenridge; color frontispiece of \u003cem data-end=\"1529\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003eArchaeopteryx\u003c\/em\u003e noted on title spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1594\" data-start=\"1582\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1874\" data-start=\"1621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1621\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid binding. Boards show expected shelf wear: rubbing, small surface marks, and bumped corners\/edges; light soiling to blue covers and spine. Text appears clean with mild age toning from normal use. No dust jacket present (textbook issue).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1920\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1970 Fourth Edition of Pettingill's Ornithology in Laboratory and Field, illustrated by Walter J. Breckenridge, suits a natural history or birding shelf. 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Photo-verified and ready for a new nature-loving home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-volume hardcover encyclopedia\/reference set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 × 6.5 × 1 in (each volume)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover cloth boards (warm ivory) with Audubon medallion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory\/cream boards; tan\/golden spine coverings with black lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curtis Books (Curtis Publishing Company), Philadelphia–New York (Sponsored by National Audubon Society)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copyright 1964, 1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eGENRE\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/birding\" title=\"natural history\"\u003e:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/birding\" title=\"natural history\"\u003e Natural History\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Wildlife Reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eIdentifiers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Library of Congress Card Catalog No. 64-8877\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Printing (photo-verified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eIllustrations\/Maps\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photographs + illustrations + maps (photo-verified; includes classic Audubon-style bird plates shown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-volume set (spines numbered 1–12)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a loved, working reference set with heavy exterior wear. Many volumes show torn\/split spine coverings, chipping at edges, rubbing, and visible age toning; one volume shows a noticeable tear along the spine area (see photos). Boards show surface soiling\/spotting in places. 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(Racine, Wisconsin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e copyright 1966\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"bird watching\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/birding\"\u003eOrnithology \u0026amp; Birdwatching\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e360 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eIdentifiers:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eISBN 0-307-33656-5\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eLibrary of Congress Catalog Card No. 83-60422\u003c\/strong\u003e; barcode visible (0 33500 98670 3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003econdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eExpanded, Revised Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e (as stated on cover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eIllustrations\/Maps\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-color bird illustrations + range maps (as shown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noticeable shelf wear to cover\/edges and corners; some scuffing\/rubbing visible. Pages show age toning; yellow endpaper has scattered spotting\/discoloration visible in photos. Binding appears intact and pages look readable—solid working copy for birding or reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2263\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2263\" data-start=\"2025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2048\" data-start=\"2025\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2051\" data-start=\"2048\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-end=\"2094\" data-start=\"2091\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-end=\"2146\" data-start=\"2143\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-end=\"2205\" data-start=\"2202\"\u003eFair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2304\"\u003eAbout the Author: Chandler S. Robbins  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2566\" data-start=\"2350\"\u003eChandler S. Robbins was a leading American ornithologist whose work helped shape modern bird conservation and birding education—perfectly matched to the Golden Guide mission of practical, in-the-field identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2650\" data-start=\"2568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2650\" data-start=\"2568\"\u003eA beloved, grab-and-go vintage bird guide—made to be used, not just displayed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3318\" data-start=\"3292\"\u003eDisclaimer  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3841\" data-start=\"3319\"\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr data-end=\"3594\" data-start=\"3591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3614\" data-start=\"3594\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3841\" data-start=\"3319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3614\" data-start=\"3594\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. 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Lutz, written for curious readers who want a practical, browseable introduction to insect life in the United States and Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e It reads like an old-school field companion: identification help, common questions answered, and a steady mix of reference text with charming period illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eThis copy includes color plates and hundreds of illustrations, with the kind of red cloth cover that looks especially good on a nature shelf. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage hardcover \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/birding\" title=\"field guide\"\u003efield guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 x 4 x 1 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloth-covered hardcover over paper text block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red cloth boards with gilt stamping; black and color interior illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1935 sixth impression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural History \/ Entomology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ 510 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third Edition, rewritten to include additional material; Sixth Impression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eIllustrations\/Maps\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 800 illustrations, many in color; color front matter plate visible; black-and-white plates and text illustrations throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative gilt-stamped front board; compact field-guide format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eSound vintage copy with all pages present and attached. Red cloth boards show rubbing, edge wear, corner wear, scuffing, and fading\/dulling to the gilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eBinding is split at the back board, but the text block remains attached and present. Interior pages show age toning, light scattered foxing\/spotting, and a few marks visible in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eFront endpaper has pencil ownership writing\/notes. Page edges are toned with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eA sturdy, usable reading and reference copy with honest wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eFair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003ePencil ownership writing and notes are visible on the front endpaper, including a name\/address notation and “write 2 reports.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003eAbout the Author: FRANK E. LUTZ  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003eFrank E. Lutz was an entomologist at the American Museum of Natural History and wrote for readers who wanted science made approachable without losing detail. This book has the appeal of a true working field guide: practical, information-dense, and still enjoyable to leaf through for the illustrations alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3263\"\u003eA handsome old insect guide for readers who like their science books with real shelf presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShelf-worthy vintage finds you can trust. Find Your Story.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3318\" data-start=\"3292\"\u003eDisclaimer  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3841\" data-start=\"3319\"\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr data-end=\"3594\" data-start=\"3591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3614\" data-start=\"3594\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3841\" data-start=\"3319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3614\" data-start=\"3594\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reading Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48294303006975,"sku":"D1-T3-2455","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/hardcover_Field_Book_of_Insects_by_Frank_E._Lutz.jpg?v=1773687543"},{"product_id":"1933-traveling-with-the-birds-bird-migration-book","title":"Vintage Bird Migration Illustrated Book - Traveling with the Birds (1933) - Rudyerd Boulton | Walter Alois Weber Art, Ornithology \/ Natural History","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"932\" data-start=\"252\"\u003eA bright, oversized 1933 bird book on migration, written for curious readers and beautifully illustrated throughout by Walter Alois Weber. Rather than telling a plot-driven story, this book explains how birds travel, why they migrate, and how different species navigate seasonal change, with chapters like “The Bird’s Compass,” “Why Birds Migrate,” and “Long Distance Champions.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"932\" data-start=\"252\"\u003eThe appeal here is visual as much as textual: color plates, bird map endpapers, and a dust jacket with serious shelf presence even in worn condition.  \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"951\" data-start=\"934\"\u003eQuick Specs \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1405\" data-start=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"968\" data-start=\"954\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage illustrated hardcover book with dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1021\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"1023\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 x 10 x .25 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with pictorial boards; dust jacket present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1120\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1122\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue, yellow, black, white, and multicolor bird illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1263\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e M. A. Donohue \u0026amp; Company, Chicago and New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1287\" data-start=\"1264\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1282\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1933\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"1288\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"1290\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/birding\" title=\"Ornithology\"\u003eOrnithology\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Natural History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1373\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1333\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1407\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1455\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1933 edition; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1534\" data-start=\"1518\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1575\" data-start=\"1545\"\u003eIllustrations\/Maps\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated by Walter Alois Weber; color plates, black-and-white drawings, and illustrated map endpapers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1694\" data-start=\"1683\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dust jacket with both flaps present; previous owner inscription reading “Marcile Cunningham”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1801\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1822\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sound vintage copy with significant dust jacket wear but strong visual appeal. Jacket shows chips and paper loss at corners and spine ends, several tears and creases along the top edge, rubbing and wear along edges, and areas of loss\/splitting visible at the spine ends and lower corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoards show edge wear and rubbing visible beneath the jacket. Interior pages shown appear generally clean and readable, with light age toning. A previous owner name is written on the endpaper, and one interior page\/endpaper area shows a noticeable stain mark. See all photos for detail, sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1933 illustrated hardcover brings Walter Alois Weber's bird art to a natural history shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reading Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48322653815039,"sku":"D3-t7-2487","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/1933_Bird_Migration_Book_Ornithology_Traveling_with_the_Birds_Rudyerd_Boulton_Walter_Weber.jpg?v=1774290925"},{"product_id":"vintage-peterson-field-guide-set-trees-shrubs-wildflowers","title":"Vintage Peterson Field Guide Set Trees and Shrubs Rocky Mountain Wildflowers Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Peterson field guide bundle with Trees and Shrubs and Rocky Mountain Wildflowers hardcovers. Clean-looking interiors with owner notes and light cover wear shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Item: Vintage hardcover \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/collections-vintage-classic-book-bundles-for-sale\" title=\"book bundle\"\u003ebook bundle\u003c\/a\u003e, 2 volumes\u003cbr\u003e• Title: A Field Guide to Trees and Shrubs; A Field Guide to Rocky Mountain Wildflowers\u003cbr\u003e• Author: George A. Petrides; John J. Craighead, Frank C. Craighead Jr., and Ray J. Davis\u003cbr\u003e• Illustrator: Trees and Shrubs: George A. Petrides and Roger Tory Peterson; Rocky Mountain Wildflowers: drawings by Grant O. Hagen and Eduardo Salgado, color plates by the authors\u003cbr\u003e• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston\u003cbr\u003e• Year: Trees and Shrubs: 1958; Rocky Mountain Wildflowers: 1963\u003cbr\u003e• Edition \/ Printing: Trees and Shrubs: First Printing; Rocky Mountain Wildflowers: Third Printing\u003cbr\u003e• Format: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e• Dust Jacket: No dust jackets  \u003cbr\u003e• Size \/ Measurements: 10.5 x 7 x .25 inches each, per provided information\u003cbr\u003e• Page Count: Trees and Shrubs: 431 pages; Rocky Mountain Wildflowers: 277 pages\u003cbr\u003e• Cover \/ Jacket Colors: Both books are green cloth boards with black titles and black botanical silhouettes on front\u003cbr\u003e• Genre \/ Subject: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/birding\" title=\"Nature reference\"\u003eNature reference\u003c\/a\u003e, botany, field guides, trees, shrubs, wildflowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotable Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeterson Field Guide Series; illustrated text; black-and-white botanical drawings; Rocky Mountain Wildflowers includes color plates; both volumes have vintage owner inscriptions\/notes visible in photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Both bindings appear solid and square in the photos\u003cbr\u003e• Covers remain attractive with clear black titling and strong green cloth color\u003cbr\u003e• Interior pages shown look clean and readable overall\u003cbr\u003e• Trees and Shrubs shows illustrated plates and text pages clearly\u003cbr\u003e• Rocky Mountain Wildflowers shows both black-and-white illustrations and color plate pages\u003cbr\u003e• Both books display well together as a shelf set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Both covers show visible rubbing, light soiling, and general surface wear\u003cbr\u003e• Light edge wear and minor corner wear are visible on both books\u003cbr\u003e• Trees and Shrubs has a pasted biographical note on the front pastedown\/ffep area and a gift\/owner inscription dated Nov. 19, 1958\u003cbr\u003e• Trees and Shrubs has handwritten labeling visible on the page edge\u003cbr\u003e• Rocky Mountain Wildflowers has an owner name\/address inscription and handwritten notes on the front endpaper\u003cbr\u003e• Page edges show light age toning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nice choice for buyers who want two usable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-nature-books\" title=\"vintage nature references\"\u003evintage nature references\u003c\/a\u003e in one purchase. This set gives you attractive mid-century Peterson field guides for both shelf display and practical browsing, with one volume focused on trees and shrubs and the other on Rocky Mountain wildflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reading Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48397303677183,"sku":"c3-t7-2573","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/vintage-peterson-field-guide-bundle.jpg?v=1776189257"},{"product_id":"vintage-golden-guide-mushrooms-shuttleworth-1967-1987","title":"Non-Flowering Plants \u0026 Mushrooms and Other Non-Flowering Plants Floyd S. Shuttleworth \u0026 Herbert S. Zim | Golden Press | 1967 \u0026 1987","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003eA handy vintage Golden Guide pair for mushroom hunters, hikers, and nature lovers.\u003cbr data-end=\"1118\" data-start=\"1115\"\u003eThese two pocket-size paperbacks are packed with full-color illustrations and quick-reference plant and fungi information.\u003cbr data-end=\"1243\" data-start=\"1240\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003eA solid grab-and-go set for on-the-spot field use, especially if you enjoy older nature guides with real signs of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1378\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2050\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1428\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1391\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural History, Botany,\u003ca title=\"Field Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-nature-books\"\u003e Field Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1481\" data-start=\"1429\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1442\" data-start=\"1431\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floyd S. Shuttleworth \u0026amp; Herbert S. Zim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1482\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1498\" data-start=\"1484\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Press \/ Western Publishing Company, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1572\" data-start=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1558\" data-start=\"1549\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1967 and 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1573\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1575\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed vintage paperback editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1653\" data-start=\"1621\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1634\" data-start=\"1623\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Paperback bundle of 2\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/collections-vintage-classic-book-bundles-for-sale\"\u003ePaperback bundle of 2\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1675\" data-start=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1672\" data-start=\"1656\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"1678\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 pages each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1742\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1721\" data-start=\"1706\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 4 x 0.25 in each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1816\" data-start=\"1743\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1745\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated glossy paper wraps in cream\/black and rust brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1959\" data-start=\"1817\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1840\" data-start=\"1819\"\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-color illustrations, pocket-size format, mushroom and plant identification content, prior owner notes in one copy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2029\" data-start=\"1960\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1971\" data-start=\"1962\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-307-24014-2 on the 1987 copy; 1967 copy is Pre-ISBN era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2613\" data-start=\"2084\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2094\" data-start=\"2084\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two vintage paperback guides sold as a bundle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2613\" data-start=\"2084\"\u003eThe 1967 \u003cem data-end=\"2170\" data-start=\"2148\"\u003eNon-Flowering Plants\u003c\/em\u003e copy shows heavier wear with cover creasing, rubbing along edges and spine, age toning, handwritten notes on interior pages, and loose or weakened pages\/binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2613\" data-start=\"2084\"\u003eThe 1987 \u003cem data-end=\"2384\" data-start=\"2342\"\u003eMushrooms and Other Non-Flowering Plants\u003c\/em\u003e copy presents better overall with light to moderate shelf wear, clean bright covers, and intact pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2613\" data-start=\"2084\"\u003e Both remain readable and useful as pocket field references, but this is a clearly used set and priced with condition in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2662\" data-start=\"2615\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2662\" data-start=\"2615\"\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2688\" data-start=\"2664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2688\" data-start=\"2664\"\u003eCondition Grade Key:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2981\" data-start=\"2689\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2751\" data-start=\"2689\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2705\" data-start=\"2691\"\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2824\" data-start=\"2752\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2768\" data-start=\"2754\"\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2902\" data-start=\"2825\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2836\" data-start=\"2827\"\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2981\" data-start=\"2903\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2914\" data-start=\"2905\"\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable and collectible but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3004\" data-start=\"2983\"\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3404\" data-start=\"3005\"\u003eA fun side-by-side pair showing the Golden Guide title in two different eras.\u003cbr data-end=\"3085\" data-start=\"3082\"\u003eGreat for mushroom hunters who actually want a field copy they can carry without fussing over condition.\u003cbr data-end=\"3192\" data-start=\"3189\"\u003eThe older copy has that well-used, trail-book feel, while the later copy gives you a cleaner backup reference.\u003cbr data-end=\"3305\" data-start=\"3302\"\u003eA nice little set for foragers, natural history readers, or anyone who loves vintage pocket guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reading Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48412401565951,"sku":"c3-t5-2608","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/vintage-golden-guide-mushrooms-non-flowering-plants-bundle.jpg?v=1776702615"},{"product_id":"vintage-bird-feeding-guide-1986","title":"Vintage Bird Feeding Guide Hardcover by John V. Dennis 1986 Knopf Nature Book with Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage bird feeding guide by John V. Dennis, a well regarded reference for attracting and identifying backyard birds, complete with its original dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustrated hardcover explains feeder selection, bird foods, and the habits of many common North American birds, making it a useful reference for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Complete Guide to Bird Feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e John V. Dennis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matthew Kalmenoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alfred A. Knopf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1975 copyright, thirteenth printing February 1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thirteenth Printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/nature-field-guides\" title=\" Nature, Birdwatching Reference\"\u003e Nature, Birdwatching Reference\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated throughout with black and white drawings, bibliography and index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-394-47937-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 x 8 x 1.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages are clean, bright, and legible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket is present and the binding appears solid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket shows light edge wear and minor creasing visible in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall bumps and light shelf wear to the jacket corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1986 thirteenth printing of John V. Dennis's A Complete Guide to Bird Feeding, with its dust jacket, belongs on a backyard birder's shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reading Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48822992929023,"sku":"F3 – T6 – 2998","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Vintage_hardcover_bird_feeding_guide_by_John_V._Dennis.jpg?v=1783973156"},{"product_id":"homes-and-habits-of-wild-animals","title":"Homes and Habits of Wild Animals by Karl Patterson Schmidt 1934 Hardcover with Dust Jacket Walter Alois Weber Illustrations","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomes and Habits of Wild Animals\u003c\/em\u003e introduces young readers and nature enthusiasts to the lives of North American mammals through engaging text by renowned zoologist Karl Patterson Schmidt and beautiful illustrations by Walter Alois Weber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1934 by M.A. Donohue \u0026amp; Company, this oversized hardcover \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/nature-field-guides\" title=\" combines informative natural history with striking artwork.\"\u003ecombines informative natural history with striking artwork. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge full-color plates are paired with numerous black-and-white illustrations throughout, making it an attractive addition to any wildlife, nature, or vintage children's book collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Homes and Habits of Wild Animals: North American Mammals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karl Patterson Schmidt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walter Alois Weber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e M.A. Donohue \u0026amp; Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1934\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with original dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre \/ Subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural history (North American mammals) with wildlife illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12\" x 10\" x 0.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal dust jacket is present with heavy edge wear, tears, chips, and losses along the edges and spine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover boards remain solid beneath the jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages are clean and bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures numerous large full-color wildlife plates along with smaller black-and-white illustrations throughout the text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding remains secure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs for complete condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScroll in to view the photos for accurate condition. This is the actual book you are receiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1934 M.A. Donohue hardcover of Homes and Habits of Wild Animals, with Walter Alois Weber's color plates and its original dust jacket, suits a nature or wildlife art shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reading Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48859302035711,"sku":"I4 – T4 – 3048","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/IMG_2653.jpg?v=1784573494"},{"product_id":"peterson-field-guide-birds-paperback","title":"Roger Tory Peterson A Field Guide to the Birds Eastern Land and Water Birds Vintage Illustrated Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Field Guide to the Birds by Roger Tory Peterson covers Eastern Land and Water Birds, with field marks for identifying species found east of the Rockies. This illustrated paperback belongs to The Peterson Field Guide Series and is the Second Revised and Enlarged Edition, forty-fourth printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue covers show extensive rubbing, scuffs, creases, and worn edges. A previous owner's handwritten name appears on the first blank page, which also has discoloration, surface wear, and a ragged outer edge with small tears and missing paper. The photographs show these flaws alongside the readable text and illustrated plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeterson's guide helps readers compare birds by their markings, silhouettes, voices, and ranges, with color and black-and-white illustrations that make similar species easier to distinguish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated bird identification field guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Field Guide to the Birds: Eastern Land and Water Birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roger Tory Peterson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roger Tory Peterson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos. Copyright dates shown: 1934, 1939, and 1947.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second Revised and Enlarged Edition; forty-fourth printing, with the letter C printed beside the printing statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback with blue illustrated covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230, with illustrated plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nonfiction, Birdwatching, Ornithology, Natural History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-395-08082-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.25 inches tall x 4.75 inches wide x approximately 1 inch thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readable text and clear illustrated plates, with substantial cover wear and damage to the first blank page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photographed text pages are readable, with no visible highlighting or underlining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor illustrations retain clear detail, including the photographed herons, bitterns, and ibises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack-and-white plates show identification features of bald eagles, golden eagles, and osprey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies entries include field marks, similar species, voice, and range information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover advertises 1,000 illustrations, including 500 in full color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spine lettering remains readable, and the photographed text and plates remain attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe compact paperback format fits comfortably into a birding bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and back covers have widespread rubbing, scratches, scuffs, and small areas of color loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover edges and spine folds show whitening and abrasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover corners are rubbed and bent, with a pronounced crease at the upper front corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first blank page has a previous owner's handwritten name and faint pencil markings near the upper corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat page has uneven discoloration, gray marks, roughened surface areas, and creasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts outer edge is ragged, with multiple small tears, chips, and missing pieces of paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage edges are browned and show uneven dark speckling and soiling, especially near the damaged front page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior paper shows age toning, most noticeably around the margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe covers sit unevenly over the page block, with some curling visible in the angled views.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more like this in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/nature-field-guides\"\u003eVintage Nature \u0026amp; 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