Grey of Fallodon Charm of Birds Hardcover 1927 3rd Impression Ornithology book

Condition: Good

Condition Notes: Book Condition: Acceptable – Worn.Spine shows fraying at the top edge, and slight fading on the cloth cover.Inside covers have visible foxing and staining, particularly the front paste-down and endpapers.Binding is intact and pages are legible with moderate yellowing consistent with age.No dust jacket present.Dedication page and contents are clean; however, overall the book shows general shelf wear and signs of age.

Publication Year: 1927

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Book Title: Grey of Fallodon Charm of Birds

Author: Grey of Fallodon (Edward Grey)

Topic: Birds,Books

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

This is the third impression of The Charm of Birds by Edward Grey, Viscount Grey of Fallodon, printed in December 1927. A beautifully written exploration of British birdlife, this book reflects the author's deep love for birds and nature, capturing their seasonal songs and behaviors across the year.

This edition includes charming chapter illustrations and a detailed table of contents covering various months, themes, and species. A true collectible for enthusiasts of natural history, ornithology, and vintage British literature.

Product Details:

• Title: The Charm of Birds

• Author: Grey of Fallodon (Edward Grey)

• Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Ltd.

• Printed by: T. and A. Constable Ltd., Printers, Edinburgh

• Year of Publication: Third Impression, December 1927

• Format: Hardcover

• Language: English

• Binding: Green clothbound hardcover with gilt lettering on spine and cover

Condition:

• Book Condition: Acceptable – Worn.

  • Spine shows fraying at the top edge, and slight fading on the cloth cover.

  • Inside covers have visible foxing and staining, particularly the front pastedown and endpapers.

  • Binding is intact and pages are legible with moderate yellowing consistent with age.

  • No dust jacket present.

  • Dedication page and contents are clean; however, overall the book shows general shelf wear and signs of age.

Contents Include:

• Chapter I: January – Early Song

• Chapter II: February and March – Increasing Song

• Chapter III: April – The Return of the Warblers

• Chapter IV: May – The Month of Full Song

• Chapter V: June and July – From Full to Least Song

• Chapter VI: August and September – The Decline of Summer

• Chapter VII: October to December – The Winter Birds

• Chapter VIII: Courtship, Mating and Family Life

• Chapters IX–XIV cover topics such as nests, joy flights, cuckoos, taming birds, and waterfowl.

• Includes a conclusion and appendix listing bird names with Latin designations.

About the Author:

Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon, was not only a British Foreign Secretary but also a devoted naturalist. His passion for birds and conservation shines throughout this book, making it a favorite among bird lovers and literary collectors alike.

Why This Book?

A timeless addition to any collector's library or a thoughtful gift for a nature lover, The Charm of Birds brings poetic observation and deep ecological understanding to life in one beautifully bound volume.