Thompson, Aunt Chloe and Her Birds 1st/1st 1925 illustr

"Aunt Chloe and Her Birds" by William Edgar Thompson, privately published by the author in 1925, printed by Brown - Morrison Company, Lynchburg, VA. First printing issued in small quantity; illustrated with 10 color plates.

"The author presents his nature material through the mouth of Aunt Chloe who tells stories about the birds to a group of children, giving information about the life histories of Oriole, Blue Jay, Cardinal, etc. Dr. Stone says of it that "it is not only interesting reading but educational as well and should do much good in spreading an interest in birds and their protection." [Murray, 1933]

Contents:

The Baltimore Oriole
Turtle Dove
Dat Bird o' Satan
The Cat Bird
The Big Convention
The Crane
Sawney and the Crows

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 cloth [surface wear—bright stains: see photos]; 7" x 9"; the front endpaper is creased at the hinges; 118 pages, 10 color plates on glossy paper, good+ condition.