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The Animal World Display'd. Or, the nature and qualities of living creatures described, under the denominations of I. Birds, II. Beasts, III. Fishes, IV. Serpents. In which all the necessary and useful knowledge, contained in the many learned works, written on this subject, in different languages, is familiarly conveyed to the English reader; and the gross errors of ignorant compilers are carefully avoided.

The Animal World Display'd. Or, the nature and qualities of living creatures described, under the denominations of I. Birds, II. Beasts, III. Fishes, IV. Serpents. In which all the necessary and useful knowledge, contained in the many learned works, written on this subject, in different languages, is familiarly conveyed to the English reader; and the gross errors of ignorant compilers are carefully avoided.

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The Animal World Display'd. Or, the nature and qualities of living creatures described, under the denominations of I. Birds, II. Beasts, III. Fishes, IV. Serpents. In which all the necessary and useful knowledge, contained in the many learned works, written on this subject, in different languages, is familiarly conveyed to the English reader; and the gross errors of ignorant compilers are carefully avoided.

by Frederick Watson

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London: R. Baldwin. Very Good. 1755. Full modern brown morocco by F.L. Wood with gilt title to spine & date to foot. Five gilt double-ruled raised bands. Nineteen engraved plates, two of which "Herring Fishery" & "Whale Fishery" are folding. Bottom half of plate 3/page 10 removed (as usual) as was found to be offensive, but represented in facsimile by plate from different (less explicit) edition. An otherwise very nice, clean copy without previous owners' names or other markings. ; 16mo ; xii, [i], 283, [v] pages; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. .

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William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA US (US)
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3778
Title
The Animal World Display'd. Or, the nature and qualities of living creatures described, under the denominations of I. Birds, II. Beasts, III. Fishes, IV. Serpents. In which all the necessary and useful knowledge, contained in the many learned works, written on this subject, in different languages, is familiarly conveyed to the English reader; and the gross errors of ignorant compilers are carefully avoided.
Author
Frederick Watson
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
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Edition
Second Edition
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
R. Baldwin
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1755
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
Natural History, 18th century, Folding plates
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Natural History;

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About William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA

We are a brick & mortar store located between I95 and the Florida Turnpike. We focus on the visual aspects of books and the book as artifact. We have large Art and Graphic Art sections including haute couture magazines but also carry Architecture, Ancient & Classical History, Performing Arts and Books on Books & Antiques. We have a large selection of Antiquarian Books, Antique maps & Antique prints. Hours by chance or appointment.

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