Egyptian Birds For the most part seen in the Nile Valley by Charles Whymper London - Adam and Charles Black 1909 Description, habits and observations of 55 common species likely to be seen in Egypt in the winter. Several of the plates show the birds in very distinctively Egyptian settings with unmistakable landmarks visible in the background. Esspecially in the area of the river Nile, from birds of prey to waterbirds and warblers. Complete with 51 colorplates and 11 line drawings/black and white illustrations (not all pictured). First edition. First printing. Very good hardcover. Top edge gilt. Tight and solid copy in beautifull decorated boards -inside and outside as good as new! Library sticker on backside frontcover. Weight 1,1 kg.