Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Birds Hausman 1944 w/ 1966 Woodpecker Print
$ 3.7
Description
Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Birds Hausman 1944 w/ 1966 Woodpecker Print. By Leon Augustus Hausman, Ph.D. – illustrated by Jacob Bates Abbott. Features multiple woodpecker species in a winter scene. Includes sections on bird anatomy, behavior, migration, and detailed species accounts. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Birds by Leon Augustus Hausman, Ph.D. – illustrated by Jacob Bates Abbott Halcyon House, New York – copyright 1944 Classic mid-century reference on North American birds, richly illustrated throughout with black-and-white drawings and diagrams. Includes sections on bird anatomy, behavior, migration, and detailed species accounts. Edition / Format • 1944 copyright, Halcyon House • Hardcover, red cloth boards (no dust jacket) • Illustrated by Jacob Bates Abbott • Approx. 500+ pages Condition • Vintage 1944 copy in good used condition • No dust jacket • Cloth boards show some spine fading, light corner/edge wear and general shelf wear • Pages clean and readable with expected age toning • Prior owner bookplate (“Charles C. Wood”) on front endpaper • Binding intact and readable – see photos for details Bonus – Vintage Woodpecker Print Included with this book is a vintage full-color newspaper centerfold titled “Woodpeckers You May See This Winter” from the Minneapolis Tribune Picture Section, dated January 23, 1966 and illustrated by Ken Haag. Features multiple woodpecker species in a winter scene. The clipping has fold lines and age toning consistent with a 1960s newspaper but displays nicely and would look great framed. Shipping • Ships via USPS Media Mail, carefully packed and padded. • I’m happy to combine shipping on multiple book purchases—add items to your cart and request a total or message me first. A nice reference and display piece for any bird watcher, naturalist, or vintage nature-book collector, with a beautiful woodpecker print tucked inside as a bonus.
