Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 5 / May, 1897

Transcriber’s Note: A couple of unusual spellings in the “ads” have been left as printed.
W. E. Watt, President &c.,
Fisher Building,
277 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill.
My dear Sir:
Please accept my thanks for a copy of the first publication of “Birds.” Please enter my name as a regular subscriber. It is one of the most beautiful and interesting publications yet attempted in this direction. It has other attractions in addition to its beauty, and it must win its way to popular favor.
Wishing the handsome little magazine abundant prosperity, I remain
Yours very respectfully,
NOW READY. THE STORY of the BIRDS. By JAMES NEWTON BASKETT. Edited by Dr. W. T. Harris, U. S. Com’r of Education.
table of contents.
1 vol. 12mo. Cloth, 65 cents, postpaid. D. APPLETON & CO., New York, Boston, Chicago. Chicago Office, 243 Wabash Ave.
“With cheerful hop from perch to spray, They sport along the meads; In social bliss together stray, Where love or fancy leads.