Field Guide Bundle — Wildflowers of North America (1984) & Trees (Golden Guide) — Venning; Zim & Martin | Illustrated, Pocket Guides, Field Identification Natural History

Head out with two classic Golden guides in your daypack. This natural history field guide bundle pairs Wildflowers of North America (Frank D. Venning; illustrated by Manabu C. Saito, 1984) with Trees: A Guide to Familiar American Trees (Herbert S. Zim & Alexander C. Martin; illustrated by Dorothea & Sy Barlowe).

Both are richly illustrated in color and organized for quick, in-the-field identification. These photo-verified paperbacks are compact, sturdy, and ready for hikes, road trips, or your nature shelf.

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Two vintage field guides (paperbacks)
• Size: Wildflowers 8 × 5 × 1 in; Trees 6 × 4 × ~0.5 in
• Material: Coated paper wraps; text block paper
• Color: Bright green (Wildflowers), orange (Trees)
• Origin or Maker: Golden Press / Western Publishing Company, Inc. (New York; Racine, Wisconsin)
• Year or Era: 1984 (Wildflowers); 1962/1956 copyrights noted on Trees page (later printing)
• GENRE: Natural History • Field Guides
• Language / Pages: English — Wildflowers 340 pp; Trees 160 pp

Identifiers:

1. Wildflowers of North America: ISBN 0-307-33647-9; LCCN Not clearly legible (appears on copyright page).
2. Trees: LCCN 61-6317; ISBN 0-307-24496-4.

Edition & Features

• Edition/Printing: Later printings (specific printing not provided)
• Dust Jacket: Not applicable (paperbacks)
• Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Full-color plates throughout; Trees includes simple U.S. range maps; botanical glossary and indexes
• Extras: Pocketable format for field use; clear species notes, families, and identification tips

Condition Grade: Good

Notes: Clean, sound reading copies with expected shelf wear to glossy covers; light corner rubbing and small creases (notably a front-corner curl on Wildflowers); mild page toning from age; interiors appear unmarked and bindings secure. See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

About the Author / Maker

Golden Press (Western Publishing) created the beloved Golden Guides and Golden Field Guides—a mid-century series known for accurate science, compact formats, and vibrant art by illustrators such as Manabu C. Saito and Dorothea & Sy Barlowe.

Toss these two in your daypack and ID what you see—wildflowers and trees covered, coast to coast.

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