Published by the University of South Carolina, this seminal first-edition volume stands as a comprehensive scientific study of the diverse avian species found throughout the state. The work is distinguished not only by its scholarly ornithological research but also by its exceptional illustrations, featuring original paintings by renowned artists Francis Lee Jaques, Roger Tory Peterson, Edward Von S. Dingle, and John Henry Dick. A foundational text for naturalists and collectors of Southern Americana, it remains a vital record of the region’s biological heritage. It measures approximately 10 1/4'' H x 7 1/4'' W. Age-appropriate wear and discoloration are present, including natural page toning.