The Birds of Virginia

Near fine hardcover. Ex-library, call number on spine, Deerfield Academy bookplate on fep. A scarce state book reflecting what was known about Virginia's avifauna at the end of the 19th century. Treats only 185 species of Virginia's nearly 500 species (109 of which are accidental). Fourteen color plates, numerous half-tones. Life histories based on the author's observations.