{"product_id":"1983-birds-of-north-america-golden-field-guide-revised","title":"Birds of North America Golden Field Guide (1983 Expanded Revised Edition) | Robbins, Zim \u0026 Bruun | Arthur Singer Illustrations","description":"\u003ch3\u003e🐦 Expanded \u0026amp; Revised 1983 Edition — A Classic Bird Guide Updated for the Field\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; margin: 8px 0 8px 0; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 14px; border: 1px solid #d8c9f0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f5f0ff 0%, #e9ddff 100%); color: #4b2e83; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 625; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003e🌿A separate listing for the 1966 first edition of \u003cem\u003eBirds of North America\u003c\/em\u003e is also available.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 20px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eGolden Field Guides introduced millions of readers to nature study through clear writing and richly illustrated plates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eWhile the 1983 revised edition is favored by birders for its practical field use — updated taxonomy and improved illustrations, collectors may prefer the earlier 1966 first edition for its original illustration plates and rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1983\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eedition of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e reflects the evolution of bird study in the late 20th century—updating one of the most widely used field guides for a new generation of birders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetaining the accessible format of the original Golden Guide, this edition incorporates revised species names, updated classification, and expanded content across \u003cstrong\u003e360 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it especially practical for real-world identification. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrations by \u003cstrong\u003eArthur B. Singer\u003c\/strong\u003e—already iconic in earlier editions—were refined for improved color and clarity, enhancing their usefulness in distinguishing subtle field marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0 20px 0; padding: 10px 14px 8px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #9C8F81; background-color: #f4efea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #6e6258; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eAbout the Creators\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChandler S. Robbins\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBertel Bruun\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eHerbert S. Zim\u003c\/strong\u003e combined scientific expertise with a talent for public education, helping make bird identification accessible to a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArthur B. Singer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the illustrator, brought exceptional precision and lifelike detail to the guide. His artwork set a lasting standard for field identification, capturing subtle markings and coloration essential for recognizing species in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftcover in very good condition, with a tight binding and clean interior pages. Light wear consistent with use, including minor edge wear and handling to the covers. A clean, highly usable field copy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBrowse the\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/collections\/reference-instruction-books-field-guides\" title=\"Biographies, Reference Books, Textbooks and Educational Materials\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eBiographies \u0026amp; Reference Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003efor more nature guides or links to other\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eprinted works by category\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e Click here for\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/1966-birds-of-north-america-golden-field-guide\" title=\"Birds of North America (1966) Golden Field Guide | Robbins, Zim \u0026amp; Bruun | Arthur Singer Illustrations | First Edition\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e966 edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof this field guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Golden Field Guide Series","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43095539482691,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/GoldenGuidetoBirds068.jpg?v=1774833157","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/1983-birds-of-north-america-golden-field-guide-revised","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}