Barrow's 1921 book

[Will and Joan Wolfe]

First, many thanks to Russ Emmons, who wrote about what a wonderful book this is.  It made me sad, though--I hardly cracked the cover, as I always relied on our 19-volumes of Bent.  Also,  because it seemed fragile,  forgot about it.  Now as an Older Person I don't like reading small print, and am missing the opportunity to enjoy it.  Reading a couple sections and also going through the illustrations make me realize how much I  missed.

NOW:  I have to correct myself on its condition.  In reading it now, I cracked the back  cover and it  tore  about 3/4 down the spine.   As an "antique" whose value depends on perfect condition, I presume its value has decreased.  As a wonderful book to read, however, there is nothing wrong with it. Frankly, you might want to preserve it by getting a new cover or have it repaired in order to save it.
Also, I said it was a first edition.  I assumed that; like many  or most first editions, it doesn't say that. 

I've received a couple of offers.  Based on the above information, I'll withdraw them and let you start over.  I really hope someone is eager to get it , both for its historical value (that is, information about birds as of the early 1900's) and information about our birds mostly now and forever.    As I never realized, in Russ' words, it is an outstanding, comprehensive publication, and I would be tempted to keep it if I hadn't already said I'd give the proceeds to Michigan Audubon.  Best of birding! Joan  
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