Cleaver Hume, 1957, White Gilt Cloth, Book Condition: Good, First
The Swan owes its unique interest not only to its manifest beauty and dignity but to its status in Britain as a royal Bird, The Cygnus olor was certainly domesticated by the 12th century, the swan was kept for distinction, as a traditional gift for food and profit, illustrated with swan marks some in colour. Size: Octavo. Category: Natural History & Resources; Britain/UK; 1950s;
The Swan owes its unique interest not only to its manifest beauty and dignity but to its status in Britain as a royal Bird, The Cygnus olor was certainly domesticated by the 12th century, the swan was kept for distinction, as a traditional gift for food and profit, illustrated with swan marks some in colour. Size: Octavo. Category: Natural History & Resources; Britain/UK; 1950s;