{"product_id":"vintage-golden-field-guide-birds-of-north-america","title":"Vintage Golden Field Guide — Birds of North America (Expanded, Revised Edition) (1983) — Robbins, Bruun \u0026 Zim | Arthur Singer Illustrations, Ornithology \u0026 Birdwatching","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eThis is the classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eGolden Field Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e bird book so many birders grew up with—portable, no-nonsense, and packed with quick ID help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eExpanded, Revised Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs crisp species notes with Arthur Singer’s signature illustrations plus handy range maps to keep you oriented in the field. It’s not a “sit-down-and-read” plot book—it’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"665\"\u003espot-it, flip-to-it, identify-it\u003c\/strong\u003e companion for hikes, road trips, and backyard lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e Photo-verified details below and ready for your nature shelf (or your glovebox).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"866\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage paperback field guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"897\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 × 5 × 1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper \/ paperback binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue cover with multicolor bird illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Press (New York) \/ Western Publishing Company, Inc. (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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