1955 Natural History American Birds Forbush May Hardcover DJ Illustrated Vintage

Vintage 1955 hardcover edition of A Natural History of American Birds of Eastern and Central North America by Edward Howe Forbush, revised and abridged by John Richard May.  Published by Bramhall House, New York, this substantial ornithology reference covers the identification, habitat, behavior and natural history of Eastern and Central North American birds. It contains 96 full-color illustrations by noted wildlife artists Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Allan Brooks and Roger Tory Peterson. Bibliographic records identify this edition as 552 pages.  An attractive mid-century birding reference for collectors of vintage ornithology books, bird identification guides, natural-history books and Roger Tory Peterson-related material.  Item Specifics Title	A Natural History of American Birds of Eastern and Central North America Author	Edward Howe Forbush Revised/Abridged By	John Richard May Publisher	Bramhall House, New York Publication Year	1955 Format	Hardcover Dust Jacket	Yes Pages	552 Language	English Subject	Birds / Ornithology / Natural History Region	Eastern & Central North America Illustrations	96 Full-Color Illustrations Illustrators	Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Allan Brooks, Roger Tory Peterson ISBN-10	0517024667 ISBN-13	9780517024669 Country	United States Era	Mid-Century / 1950s.