A Field Guide to the Birds of Texas and Adjacent States

This hardcover edition shows typical wear associated with ex-library copies, including library markings and stamps. The cover exhibits some scuffing and edge wear, but the binding remains intact and strong. There is no dust jacket. The pages are clean with no inscriptions or signatures, making it a solid reading copy for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

A Field Guide to the Birds of Texas and Adjacent States, authored and illustrated by Roger Tory Peterson, is a comprehensive guide published by Houghton Mifflin Company in Boston, 1963. This edition is part of the renowned Peterson Field Guide Series and is sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the National Audubon Society, and the National Wildlife Federation. The book provides detailed information on the bird species found in Texas and nearby regions, making it an essential resource for bird enthusiasts and ornithologists. While the copyright page states 1963, the number line indicates this is not a first edition. The book is an ex-library copy, which may interest collectors of such editions. Roger Tory Peterson, a celebrated naturalist and ornithologist, is known for his pioneering work in bird field guides. This guide remains a valuable reference for both amateur and professional birdwatchers. The book is in hardcover format, without a dust jacket, and features Peterson's iconic illustrations.