{"product_id":"mid-century-natural-history-field-guide-book-set-1950s1970s-peterson-simon-schuster-jaques-illustrat","title":"Mid-Century Natural History Field Guide Book Set (1950s–1970s) — Peterson, Simon \u0026 Schuster, Jaques | Illustrated Science Classics, Natural History","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1110\" data-start=\"583\"\u003eA thoughtfully curated mid-century natural history bundle featuring three iconic field guides that defined how Americans learned about birds, trees, and insects in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1110\" data-start=\"583\"\u003eThese books blend scientific clarity with unmistakable mid-century design—bold covers, practical layouts, and illustration-forward teaching. Inside you’ll find identification keys, color photography, line drawings, and regional maps designed for real use in the field or at home. Photo-verified, complete, and ready for both reading and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage hardcover \u0026amp; spiral-bound book bundle (3 volumes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"1230\"\u003eBirds: 7 × 4 × 1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1277\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003eTrees: 8 × 5 × 1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1307\" data-start=\"1282\"\u003eInsects: 9 × 6 × 0.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1389\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1323\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper, cloth boards, printed paper covers, metal spiral binding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1453\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1402\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue, green, orange, black, multicolor interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Houghton Mifflin; Simon \u0026amp; Schuster; Wm. 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Brown Company\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1554\" data-start=\"1538\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century (1950s–1970s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1678\" data-start=\"1621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1642\" data-start=\"1621\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English; approx. 765+ pages total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1681\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1697\" data-start=\"1681\"\u003eIdentifiers: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1739\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003eSimon \u0026amp; Schuster’s Guide to Trees\u003c\/em\u003e ISBN \u003cstrong data-end=\"1762\" data-start=\"1745\"\u003e0-671-24129-9\u003c\/strong\u003e, LCCN \u003cstrong data-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1769\"\u003e77-17896\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1848\" data-start=\"1815\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1908\" data-start=\"1850\"\u003eA Field Guide to the Birds — Roger Tory Peterson\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1947\" data-start=\"1911\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1932\" data-start=\"1911\"\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1966\" data-start=\"1950\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1950\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"1969\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1982\" data-start=\"1969\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color plates, identification system, Audubon Society sponsorship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2157\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2062\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handwritten notes on back page; visible edge wear and staining from stored newspaper clippings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2202\" data-start=\"2159\"\u003eSimon \u0026amp; Schuster’s Guide to Trees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2205\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"2205\"\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2291\" data-start=\"2244\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2254\" data-start=\"2244\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330+ pages plus glossary and index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2385\" data-start=\"2294\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2307\" data-start=\"2294\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-color photography, botanical drawings, range maps, identification keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2437\" data-start=\"2388\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2398\" data-start=\"2388\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean interior; strong visual presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2487\" data-start=\"2439\"\u003eHow to Know the Insects — H. 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Jaques\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2528\" data-start=\"2490\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2511\" data-start=\"2490\"\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2575\" data-start=\"2531\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2541\" data-start=\"2531\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 205 pages plus blank note pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2605\" data-start=\"2578\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2590\" data-start=\"2578\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal spiral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2696\" data-start=\"2608\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2621\" data-start=\"2608\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated keys, taxonomic charts, dense line drawings for identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"2703\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003eondition Grade: Good (set overall)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2770\" data-start=\"2758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2768\" data-start=\"2758\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2806\" data-start=\"2775\"\u003eAll books complete and intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2849\" data-start=\"2811\"\u003eExpected age-related wear throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2930\" data-start=\"2854\"\u003eBird guide shows most wear: page edge staining, written notes on rear page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3002\" data-start=\"2935\"\u003eInsect guide shows toning near spiral; coil secure and functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3002\" data-start=\"2935\"\u003eTree guide presents very well with clean pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3101\" data-start=\"3058\"\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"3347\" data-start=\"3103\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3347\" data-start=\"3105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3128\" data-start=\"3105\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3131\" data-start=\"3128\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-end=\"3174\" data-start=\"3171\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-end=\"3226\" data-start=\"3223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3237\" data-start=\"3228\"\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-end=\"3289\" data-start=\"3286\"\u003eFair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordinglyProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3550\" data-start=\"3380\"\u003eLikely sourced from a personal nature or field study library. Evidence of real use consistent with educational field guides. No dust jackets present. No bookplates noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3590\" data-start=\"3557\"\u003eAbout the Authors \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3914\" data-start=\"3591\"\u003eRoger Tory Peterson revolutionized bird identification for everyday readers, shaping modern field guide design. Simon \u0026amp; Schuster’s Fireside guides brought European botanical scholarship to American audiences. H. E. 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