Hilton Green, Birds Of The South, 1stEd 1933 illustrat.

"Birds Of The South Permanent And Winter Birds commonly found in gardens, fields, and woods.", by Charlotte Hilton Green, published by the University Of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, 1933. First Edition.

This is a series of delightfully written sketches about the birds commonly found in the South which is intended not for the scientist but for anyone who is interested in nature's ways. In addition to descriptions of the various birds, the book contains a wealth of information concerning their habits and activities.

Provenance:
Handwritten inscription on front endpaper "Kate Trent and Page Trent Bird, Caryswood Plantation, Dillwyn, VA."

"In 1953, the Trent family celebrated the centennial of this handsome dwelling house at Caryswood. In 1991, it was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register. In 2007, it was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places and the farm was described as follows:

In 1853, Edward Trent Page [1833-1906] inherited 836 acres including the plantation house, and renamed it Caryswood. He married Elizabeth Coupland Nicholas (1834-1897) of Seven Islands plantation. In 1904 Caryswood was divided among four children: Edward Trent Page, Jr. [1867-1905], Mary Haynes, John Page, and Bessie Trent. The house and surrounding 168 acres going to Bessie and her husband John Gannaway Trent (1868-1934). In 1934 the farm was inherited by their daughters: Kate Gannaway Trent, and Elizabeth Coupland Page Trent [Elizabeth Page Trent Bird (1903-1993)] who married Branch Bird of Idaho. By 1991 the acreage was mostly restored and stood at more than 700 acres. The owner at that time was Mrs. Branch Bird, Elizabeth Coupland Page Trent, a descendant of the original Cary family."
[Courtesy Virginia Department of Historic Resources, May 20, 2013/ Joanne Yeck]

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ---------- $8.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) --- $27.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ---- $37.50
Condition Report: Hard boards, original publisher’s decorated cloth, 5.3/4 x 8.1/2”; former owner inscription on the front endpaper; 277 pages including Index + color plates on glossy paper [from 32 listed color plates one is missing]; 31 b/w illustrations; a little wear and soiling, one color plate is attached with scotch tape [see photo]; a few plates have a worn edge and a few small edge creases, good/ very good condition.