First Edition. Signed and inscribed by Edgar B. Kinkaid. Also signed by Suzanne Winckler, John L. Rowlett, Holly Carver and Rose Ann Rowlett. Fuentes, Louis A. (illustrator). University of Texas Press, Austin, Texas, 1974. Hard cover. Book condition: Near Fine.
Inscription reads, "For Whitney and Karen Eastman: Cheers and bravos to the Eastmans, fabulous world birders (Whitney 2,307 speices, Karen 2,303). In happy memory of the Christmas dinner in Pauline's jungle with supervision of a Crimson-collared Grosbeak. There was a Crimson-collared Grosbeak at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park this summer! It barely missed getting into BIRD LIFE. E.B.K.J. Noble Helpers on Bird Life" and signed by all editors.
Both volumes in Near Fine conditon in a Very Good slipcase. Owner stamp on front pasted down and title page, and reference numbers in both volumes, otherwise both volumes Fine. Slipcase is clean and bright with some wear to lower edges. All edges taped with clear, wide plastic tape.