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# 🔥 RARE 1947 FIRST EDITION \"SILENT WINGS\" — A PASSENGER PIGEON MEMORIAL FEATURING ALDO LEOPOLDUp for sale is an incredibly well-preserved, true May 1947 first printing of **\"Silent Wings: A Memorial to the Passenger Pigeon.\"** Published by the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology to mark the dedication of the historic monument at Wyalusing State Park, this iconic booklet is an absolute cornerstone of American environmental literature.---### 🌟 WHY THIS SPECIFIC COPY IS A COLLECTOR\'S TREASURE:* **TRUE FIRST PRINTING:** Confirmed limited printing of only 4,000 original copies from May 1947.
* **THE ALDO LEOPOLD ESSAY:** Contains the highly sought-after, poignant conservation essay *\"On a Monument to the Pigeon\"* by legendary naturalist Aldo Leopold. This historic piece was later anthologized in his masterpiece, *A Sand County Almanac*.
* **DEFINITIVE HISTORICAL DATA:** Loaded with comprehensive archival data compiled by legendary ornithologist A.W. Schorger, meticulously tracing the tragic collapse, behavior, and massive nesting grounds of the vanished species.
* **STUNNING IMAGERY & EPHEMERA:** Packed with unforgettable visual plates, including the 1871 Wisconsin Nesting Extent map, a reproduction of William Pope\'s 1835 painting, archival photos of \"Martha\" (the last living passenger pigeon at the Cincinnati Zoo), and a brilliant back-cover illustration by Jacob Bates Abbott.
* **PROMINENT HERITAGE:** Features the Passenger Pigeon Memorial Honor Roll listing legendary wildlife artist Owen J. Gromme as Committee Chairman.---### 🔍 CONDITION REPORT:
This scarce piece of mid-century paper ephemera is in **Excellent vintage condition** and has been stored lovingly in a smoke-free environment.
* **Covers:** Crisp, beautiful brown-toned graphics with very mild, uniform age-toning. Spine edge is completely solid.
* **Binding:** Original staples are secure, firm, and entirely free of rust bleeding.
* **Interior Pages:** Absolutely pristine. The text block is tight and flat. Every single page is clean, completely unmarked, and entirely free of tears, modern ink, folds, or moisture stains.---### 📦 PREMIUM PACKAGING & SHIPPING:
* Shipped safely and securely via **USPS Media Mail**.
*Don\'t miss the chance to add this beautifully preserved piece of American conservation history to your library!*
