by H.E. Bates

Illustrated by C.F. Tunnicliffe

London: Country Life Limited, (1942).

 "First published 1942" statement to the copyright page.

Fourteen striking engraved full page plate illustrations, and numerous chapter head and foot vignette art by Tunnicliffe.

A nature memoir that takes Bates through the seasons observing all manner of birds, wildlife, plants, fish and fishing, weather and more.

End-papers lightly age-toned as usual, upper and lower spine edges slightly rubbed, else near fine in green linen with gilt embossed titles to the front cover and to the spine; lacking a dust jacket.

Quarto; 150 pages.

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