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1874 1ed Field Ornithology BIRD Manual Coues Nests Eggs

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1874 1ed Field Ornithology BIRD Manual Coues Nests Eggs North America Taxidermy

Coues was probably the most important 19th century ornithologist; he established American Ornithologists' Union and edited that organization's publication, the Auk. This ‘Field Ornithology’ book is to help the student gain practical application in ornithological study, including topics on:

How to shoot, skin, and stuff birds

Equipment

Taxidermy

Bird Preservation

Collection of Nests and Eggs

And more!

"Pages 52-82 contain the first thorough description written in America of preparation of birds for ornithological study." (Rogers).

This 1874 first edition includes a full list of Birds in North America including extinct species!

Item number: #8600

Price: $299

COUES, Elliott

Field ornithology: comprising a manual of instruction for procuring, preparing and preserving birds and a check list of North American birds

Salem [Mass.]: Naturalists' Agency: Boston: Estes & Lauriat, 1874. First Edition.

Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages

iv, 116, 97-112; [4], 5-137, [5]

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure

Size: ~9in X 6in (23cm x 15cm)

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