THE BIRDS OF DORSETSHIRE (Presentation Copy) A Contribution to the Natural History of the County

FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY WITH LOOSE LETTER FROM AUTHOR. 8vo. dark red brown clothbound hardback, gilt with gilt illustration of seabird to upper board. 179pp., illustrated with b/w engravings by G. E. Lodge within the text. "Presented by the Author" bookplate, addressed to Mr. J. Pitman on half-title page and loose letter, written and signed by the author, on Dorset Natural History & Antiquarian Field Club headed notepaper to the same Mr. J. Pitman (dated 1911). Previous owner's bookplate to inside front cover and another previous owner's name and address in pencil to early blank. Occasional light foxing, heavier to prelims. Light rubbing and wear to edges. Overall a VERY GOOD COPY.