Amsterdam: Tresling & Co, 1904. First edition. Original cloth hardback boards, with striking Jugendstil / Art nouveau design blue heron to front. A beautifully illustrated book by the renowned Dutch illustrator, Theo van Hoytema. Has 36 colour lithographed plates. These feature a delightful variety of birds, with text and vignettes underneath. In a very good condition. Light bumping to head and tail or spine. No marks or stains - inside or out. Internally some age toning and the odd small spot of foxing - but not affecting illustrations. 36 pages. 190 x 190 mm (7½ x 7½ inches).