Complete Field Guide to American Wildlife: East, Central and North

The dust jacket is worn with significant tears and edge wear, indicative of its age. The binding remains intact, though the book shows general signs of use. The pages are clean and illustrations vibrant, making it a functional copy for reference despite cosmetic imperfections.

The "Complete Field Guide to American Wildlife: East, Central and North" by Henry Hill Collins, Jr. is a comprehensive resource published in 1959 by Harper & Brothers, New York. This guide, illustrated by Russell Francis Peterson, Lloyd Sandford, Nina L. Williams, and John Cameron Yriarry, covers a wide array of wildlife including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and marine invertebrates found in North America east of the Rockies and north of the 37th parallel. Notable for its extensive illustrations, the book details over 2,000 species, with 740 depicted in full color. This edition is a valuable resource for naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts, though it shows signs of wear with a dust jacket that is torn and frayed at the edges. Despite its condition, the book remains a sought-after edition for its detailed content and historical value in the field of wildlife studies.