{"product_id":"birds-of-north-america-golden-field-guide-1966-robbins-bruun-zim","title":"Birds of North America Golden Field Guide 1966 Robbins Bruun Zim Arthur Singer Vintage Paperback Bird Identification Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eBirds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification is the classic Golden Field Guide by Chandler S. Robbins, Bertel Bruun, and Herbert S. Zim, illustrated by Arthur Singer. It covers the birds you are likely to see across North America north of Mexico, all in one pocket-size volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery right-hand page carries Arthur Singer's color paintings, with the text right beside them on the facing page. You get field marks, habitat notes, range maps, flight silhouettes, and song charts, all laid out so you can match a bird quickly in the field. The loons, bay ducks, woodpeckers, and tropical buntings shown in the photos are just a few of the colorful plates inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is easy to read and small enough to slide into your pocket when you are out birding. It is a favorite of longtime birders and a fun piece of mid-century nature publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: Birds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthors: Chandler S. Robbins, Bertel Bruun, and Herbert S. Zim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrator: Arthur Singer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Golden Press, A Golden Field Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright: 1966, Western Publishing Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 0-307-13656-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 340, including the index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1966 edition, likely a 1970s printing based on the $4.95 cover price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7 3\/4 in x 4 3\/4 in x 1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded Good. The color plates are bright, and the pages are full of information and easy to read. The binding is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e The front and back covers have minor wear, and the page edges have spotting and toning. A previous owner wrote their name on the inside front cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-collection\"\u003eBooks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you collect vintage field guides or just love a good morning of birding, this pocket classic is ready to go with you. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reading Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50794544169215,"sku":"D4-T8-3659","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/birds-of-north-america-golden-field-guide-01.jpg?v=1793034691","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/birds-of-north-america-golden-field-guide-1966-robbins-bruun-zim","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}