A Field Guide to the Birds • Eastern Land & Water Birds • Vintage Peterson

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Discover the classic Roger Tory Peterson field guide to Eastern land and water birds—your indispensable pocket-sized companion for every birding adventure.

This paperback is filled with concise species descriptions, silhouette charts, and full-color plates.  Perfect for nature enthusiasts, outdoor explorers, and birders who value vintage charm.

Features:

  • Comprehensive Content: 230 pages of text, silhouettes, and color plates
  • Pocket-Friendly Size: 7 in H × 5 in W × 1 in D; fits most field vest pockets
  • Illustrations & Identification: Species notes, range maps, “Peterson Identification System” arrows
  • condition Light cover wear, random spotting—adds authentic patina, signed by a previous owner
  • All Pages Intact: No loose or missing pages

Specifications:

  • Author: Roger Tory Peterson
  • Title: A Field Guide to the Birds: Eastern Land and Water Birds
  • Genre: Nature & Outdoors - Birding Field Guide
  • Format: Paperback softcover
  • Pages: 230
  • Dimensions: 7 × 5 × 1 in (18 × 13 × 2.5 cm)
  • Language: English
  • Condition: Wear on cover; random spotting throughout; pages firmly attached

Carry a piece of ornithological history with you on every walk—this guide’s ready for decades more of discovery!

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Good to Know Before You Buy

Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.

Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.

With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.

Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.