{"product_id":"wild-life-of-britain-by-f-fraser-darling-1943-illustrated-book","title":"Wild Life of Britain by F. Fraser Darling, 1943 Illustrated Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA woodland squirrel cover, apple green binding and British wildlife within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1943 edition of Wild Life of Britain by F. Fraser Darling brings together observations of Britain’s wildlife and habitats with eight colour plates and 29 black and white illustrations. Its original squirrel dust jacket gives it immediate visual appeal, while the apple green cloth binding offers another way to display it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe illustrations invite a closer look, from a polecat among wildflowers to a salmon leaping through river water. It is a book to browse and return to, with a period perspective on the British countryside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand it facing out on a bookshelf or display it open at a favourite illustration beside pottery and natural finds. The green palette works particularly well with warm wood and patterned textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA thoughtful vintage gift for a wildlife enthusiast or someone who enjoys illustrated books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails \u0026amp; dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Wild Life of Britain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: F. Fraser Darling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication year: 1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: W.H. Collins and Co Ltd, Glasgow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: Apple green cloth hardback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust jacket: Original, with squirrel illustration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: Eight colour plates and 29 black and white illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 22.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 16.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition overall, with a handwritten name inside the cover. The original dust jacket has age related wear, including minor tears to the spine. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packed for delivery. Please see Delivery information for shipping details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Nicki x","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57044285423940,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-10-03T130556.758.png?v=1791029266","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/wild-life-of-britain-by-f-fraser-darling-1943-illustrated-book","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}