With an introduction by Alphonse Daudet and 13 illustrations by H. Giacomelli.
Published by Moniteur Universal in 1877.
Hardcover. Red cloth boards embossed in black with gilt lettering.
A large book it measures 54 x 37 cms or 21 1/4 x 14 1/2 inches.
With one fine chromolithograph on the title page and 12 larger images on the following that illustrate the months of the year.
Printed on high quality thick paper they are produced by Leon Vidal.
The images describe the lives of various species of bird throughout the seasons. One features insects.
Most are black and white. Two are sepia coloured.
The script stands out in aquamarine and gold.
Condition: Very Good. The boards are somewhat worn. There is damage to the base of the spine. The binding remains secure. The prints are lightly foxed; this being slightly more noticeable at the beginning of the book. Some of the tissue guards are creased; one is missing.
