(38) volumes, various authors. Norwalk, CT: The Easton Press, 1984-2001. Collector's Lifetime edition, additionally most from the Fiftieth Anniversary edition. All bound in full genuine leather in various colors, with gilt stamped lettering and decoration, ribbon bookmarks, all edges gilt. 12mo; with b&w and color illustrations. Includes: (8) field guides on birds in blue leather, (11) field guides on plants and trees in green leather, (7) field guides on fish and the sea in tan leather, (4) field guides on butterflies, beetles, and moths in red leather, (3) field guides on mammals, reptiles, and amphibians in dark brown leather, and (5) field guides on various subjects such as geology and space in brown leather.

Each 7 1/2 x 4 7/8 in.

From a longtime North Carolina collector

Overall near fine condition with many appearing unread; occasional scuffing, minor dents, or slight bowing to boards; most with bookplates on front paste-down, pages near pristine with rare minor mark.