A TRAVELLER IN LITTLE THINGS.

Hudson, W. H.:

Price: 750.00 USD

London & Toronto: Dent, 1921., Gilt forest green cloth. Light foxing, with minor rubbing at tips, otherwise very good or better. First edition. Inscribed presentation copy from the author: "Ethelind Gardiner from W.H. Hudson Sept. 24, 1921." The recipient, a.k.a. Linda Gardiner, served as Secretary of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, of which Hudson was a founding member and officer. Their friendship was extended and close, and she edited Hudson's RARE, VANISHING & LOST BRITISH BIRDS for publication in 1923. The inscription predates formal publication by two days. PAYNE A40a..