This original 1969 Ladybird book, titled "Pond and River Birds", is a first edition hardback with a tally of 230 and a price of 2/6d. The book covers the natural history of various bird species found in ponds and rivers, with beautiful illustrations by John Leigh Pemberton. It belongs to the series 536 and is a must-have for any nature book collector, especially those interested in European birds.

Published by Ladybird Books in England, this book is in its original and authentic form, with no modification or reproduction. It is not personalised nor signed, but it does come with special attributes such as the original Ladybird book seller "drzed", illustration, and being a first edition. It is a non-fiction book suitable for collectors of antiquarian and collectable books, especially those interested in nature and wildlife.

Last title listed on rear board and correctly priced at 2'6d net both implying a 1st edition Wills and Hepworth ltd 1969

A little wear to corners and a few marks on rear board

Inside is clean and free from inscriptions

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