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with observations on their former abundance & recent decrease in numbers; also the means for conserving those still in existence. Illustrated with Drawings by W.I. Beecroft & Author & Photographs by Herbert K. Job & others. Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, 1912. xvi,622 pages. Color frontispiece, many illustrations. 10x6.5", green cloth. Cloth soiled, VG.

Boston, MA: Wright & Potter Printing Co., State Printers, 1912. Hardcover. Good+. 8.5 x 6 x 1.5. Hardcover. Book Condition: Good+. Wright & Potter Printing Co., State Printers, Boston, MA 1912. Ex-Library, Usual Markings. 622 pages. Moderate general wear. Size: 8.5 x 6 x 1.5. Birds 6541 6541

Boston: Issued by Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture by authority of the Legislature, 1912. Full title continues: "including those used for food which have disappeared since the settlement of the country, and those which are now hunted for food or sport, with observations on their former abundance and recent decrease in numbers; also the means for conserving those still in existence, by Edward Howe Forbush ; illustrated with drawings by W.I. Beecroft and the author, and photographs by Herbert K. Job and others." Publisher's dark green cloth with gilt spine lettering. 622pp. Illustrated. . Hard Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Issued by the Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, 1912. Octavo, dark green cloth (hardcover), gilt letters, tissue-protected frontis., xvi, 622 pp. Near Fine.

Boston: MA St. Board of Agriculture. Nearly fine, bright copy. 1912. 1st. hardcover. Tall 8vo, 622 pp. .

Boston: The Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, 1912. First Edition. First printing Very good+ in green cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine. A small quarto of 9 5/8 by 6 1/2 inches with a one inch long strip of paint to the lower edge of the front board and with very light rubbing to the cloth at the head and heel of the spine. Without a dust jacket. 622 pages including an index "Including those used for food which have disappeared since the settlement of the country, and those which are now hunted for food or sport, with observations on their former abundance and recent decrease in numbers: also the means for conserving those still in existance." Illustrated with drawings by W. I. Beecroft and the author and with photographs by Herbert K. Job and others.

Boston: The Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, 1912. First Edition. First printing Very good+ in green cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine. A small quarto of 9 5/8 by 6 1/2 inches with the cloth at the head and heel of the spine and at the upper and lower edges of the boards is spotted from the damage of silverfish. Without a dust jacket. 622 pages including an index "Including those used for food which have disappeared since the settlement of the country, and those which are now hunted for food or sport, with observations on their former abundance and recent decrease in numbers: also the means for conserving those still in existance." Illustrated with drawings by W. I. Beecroft and the author and with photographs by Herbert K. Job and others.

MA : Mass Board of Agriculture, 1912. Hardcover. Very good +. 7 x 10 in. Cloth boards. Color frontis, B&W plates. Condition is VERY GOOD+ ; covers clean, corners bumped, mild shelf wear. Binding tight, text very clean. Birds. Stax.

Boston: The Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, 1916. Second Edition. Very good+ in green cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine. The cloth at the head and heel of the spine is mildly rubbed and worn. Without a dust jacket. 636 pages including an index "Including those used for food which have disappeared since the settlement of the country, and those which are now hunted for food or sport, with observations on their former abundance and recent decrease in numbers: also the means for conserving those still in existence." Illustrated with drawings and with photographs.

Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, 1916. Second edition (hardback). 8vo (25cm by 17cm), xix, 636pp. 36pp plates. Original green cloth, gilt titling to the spine. Rubbing to the titling on the spine, corners of boards bumped, ownership inscription to the front free endpaper. Overall, this copy is in good condition.

Paperback / softback. New.

Boston: MA State Board of Agriculture, 1916. Second Edition. Very Good +/No DJ. 8vo = over 9". n/a. Printing Not Spec. Of Massachusetts and Adjacent States, including those used for food which have disappeared since the settlement of the country, and those which are now hunted for food or sport, w/observations on their former abundance and recent decrease in numbers; also the means for conserving those still in existence. Green cloth covers are slightly bumped on top/bottom of spine and corners.

HardPress Publishing, 2013-01-28. Paperback. Good.

Massachusetts: State Board of Agriculture. Very Good+. 1916. Second Edition. Hardcover. Ex-Lib. Clean green cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Text tight, clean & intact. Color pictorial frontispiece. Illustrated with B/W photographs & drawings. "Including those used for food which have disappeared sine the settlement of the country. Those which are now hunted for food and sport; also the means for conserving those still in existence." Science, Nature, Birds; B&W Drawing & B/W Photo; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 636 pages .

The Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture,, 1916-01-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. No markings or highlights inside the actual text. The cover has some noticable wear to the spine, corners and edges including some tears, fading and sun exposure. There is some writing in pen inside the first few white pages. The edges and a few pages do have some "foxing" to it that adds that old rustic look. The edges are also stains with somepreusal wear also. Pictures upon request.

Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, 1912. Book. Near Fine. Cloth. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Dark green cloth, ruled borders, lettered in gilt. xvi,622 pp., illus. w/ color frontis. + 35 full page b&w plates, numerous cuts, 26 figures. A few light surface marks to cloth, short abrasion at bottom front corner along fore-edge. Former owner signature on front flyleaf. Firm binding, clean interior. Final several leaves show very slight waviness along fore-edge from apparent moisture contact..

Boston. Massachusetts State Board ofAgriculture. 1916. Hardcover. sm4to, 25cm, 2nd edition, xvii,636p., colourfrontis, 36 plates, over 80 text drawings, 26 figures, appendices,index, original green cloth, gilt spine titles, front in very goodsound condition. Sub-title "Including those used for food whichhave disappeared since the settlement of the country, and thosewhich are now hunted for food and sport, with observations on theirformer abundance and recent decrease in numbers; also the means forconserving those still in existence". First published in 1912, thesecond edition has a new Preface and added Appendices. Edward HoweForbush was the State Ornithologist of Massachusetts andcontributed to many of the drawings in the text.

Boston: Massachusetts Board of Agriculture, 1912. FIRST EDITION, first printing. Full dark green ribbed cloth with stamped border, gilt lettering on the spine, light wear to the extremities, stamped date on the front free endpage. No previous owner's names, not exlibrary. Overall in EXCELLENT condition. A benchmark report authorized by the Commonwealth and prepared by the State Ornithologist to determine the status of bird populations hunted for food or sport in Massachusetts. Edward Howe Forbush (April 28, 1858 – March 7, 1929) was a noted Massachusetts ornithologist and a prolific writer, best known for his book Birds of New England. Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1858, he was a precocious naturalist. His family moved to West Roxbury, when he was seven. As an older child, he conducted field studies of area wildlife and also studied taxidermy. Once again, his family moved to Worcester, where he became a member of the Worcester Natural History Society, and began to publish the… Read More

Boston: State Board of Agriculture, 1912. 1st edition . Hardcover. Very good condition . W. I Beecroft. 622p. illus.

Boston: Massachusetts State Board, 1912. hardcover. very good(+). Illustrated with drawings by W. I. Beecroft and the Author and Photographs by Herbert K. Job and others. Color frontispiece, 36 plates, additional illustrations, 622pp. Thick 4to, green cloth. (Boston): Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, 1912. A very good(+) solid copy.<br/> <br/>