Near fine condition.Cassell,1977.First UK edition-first impression.Large format blue hardback(silver lettering to the spine) with Dj(very small tear,some nicks,scratches and crease on the edges of the Dj cover),both in near fine condition.Illustrated with many colour photos.Nice and clean pages as new with a small colour mark on the outer edges,small crease and nick on the edges of the pages.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.190pp including List of illustrations,scientific names of birds illustrated in this book,bibliography,index.Price un-clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book.