Trees, Shrubs and Vines for Attracting Birds: A Manual for the Northeast (inscribed to USFS Chief Jack Ward Thomas)
Amherst: U Massachusetts P, 1979. First edition. Hardcover. An association copy, inscribed on the front free endpaper to former United States Forest Service Chief Jack Ward Thomas: "Best wishes to Jack Ward Thomas, Richard M DeGraaf, Gretchen M. Whitman." Signed by both authors. Thomas has signed his name, date (1979) and place ("La Grande, Oregon") at the top of the page. The book describes 160 species of Northeast plants that birds love, each with a checklist of species that use it. With 75 line drawings by Abigail Rorer. DeGraaf was a research wildlife biologist for the Forest Service. Very near fine in black cloth with a hint of sunning/soiling to edges. With "Thomas" written boldly on each face of the text block, as was JW Thomas's custom. In a very good jacket with sunning to spine and some short tears and creasing at top of spine. Also a stripe
of sunning at top of rear panel. A handsome field guide. Near fine / Very good. Item #1465
ISBN: 9780870232664
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