Birds of North America A Guide to Field Identification Golden Field Guide
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Birds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification is the 1966 Golden Field Guide paperback by Chandler S. Robbins, Bertel Bruun, and Herbert S. Zim, illustrated by Arthur Singer.
This 340 page field guide remains a handy companion for birdwatching, hiking, and nature study.
Designed to fit easily into a backpack or day pack, this classic reference covers hundreds of North American bird species with full color illustrations, range maps, identification tips, and quick family guides.
Even decades after publication, many birders appreciate these Golden Guides for their clear artwork and compact format.
Details
- Item: Field Guide Book
- Title: Birds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification
- Author: Chandler S. Robbins, Bertel Bruun, Herbert S. Zim
- Illustrator: Arthur Singer
- Publisher: Golden Press
- Publication Year: 1966
- Edition and Printing: First edition, not confirmed printing
- Format and Binding: Softcover paperback
- Dust Jacket: None, as issued
- Pages: 340
- Genre: Nature, Bird Identification
- Language: English
- ISBN: 0307136566
- Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 1 inches
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
- Graded Good: Complete, intact, and fully readable with noticeable wear from use.
- All pages remain attached.
- Bright color illustrations and range maps throughout.
- Binding remains usable for reading and field reference.
Issues / Wear
- Binding split between pages 110 and 111.
- Minor spotting on the page edges.
- Yellow spotting on the first inside page.
- Light cover wear and small spots visible from age and handling.
- Original price sticker remains on the front cover.
Condition Grade Key
- Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
- Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
- Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
- Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Published in 1966, this Golden Field Guide became one of the classic pocket bird guides used by generations of North American birders.
It suits birdwatchers, hikers, campers, and anyone who enjoys keeping a compact identification guide close at hand.
The Arthur Singer illustrations, quick family guide, and distribution maps are features many longtime birders still appreciate today.
This is a solid reading copy that is ready for another trip into the field.
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All 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.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40 to 50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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