{"product_id":"vintage-wild-life-of-britain-1943-natural-history-book-squirrel-cover","title":"Vintage Wild Life of Britain 1943 Natural History Book Squirrel Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA beautifully illustrated 1943 natural history book celebrating Britain’s wildlife and countryside, with an evocative woodland squirrel dust jacket and charming period character.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten by F. Fraser Darling, Wild Life of Britain offers a fascinating glimpse into the way Britain’s natural world was explored and appreciated in the early twentieth century. Published during 1943, the book brings together observations of native wildlife and habitats with a wonderful collection of illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe apple green canvas binding has a beautifully understated quality, while the original dust jacket is particularly appealing, featuring a charming woodland squirrel illustration. The combination gives the book a lovely visual presence and makes it as enjoyable to display as it is to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside are 8 colour plates and 29 black and white illustrations, bringing the landscapes and wildlife of Britain to life. It is the kind of book that invites browsing, whether opened at a favourite illustration or kept amongst other natural history and countryside volumes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted by W.H. Collins and Co Ltd in Glasgow, this vintage book reflects a time when illustrated volumes were valued as objects to keep and enjoy as well as sources of information. More than eighty years on, it retains that same quiet appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely piece of British natural history publishing, with beautiful period illustrations and an especially charming woodland cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Wild Life of Britain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: F. Fraser Darling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: W.H. Collins and Co Ltd, Glasgow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Vintage natural history book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: Apple green canvas hardback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust jacket: Original, with woodland squirrel illustration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: 8 colour plates and 29 black and white illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 22.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 16.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition overall. The book itself is beautifully preserved, although there is a handwritten name inside the cover. The original dust jacket shows age related wear, including minor tears to the spine, consistent with its age. Please refer to the photographs for further detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree UK delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Nicki x","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57044285423940,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-08-20T083347.087.png?v=1787211271","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/vintage-wild-life-of-britain-1943-natural-history-book-squirrel-cover","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}