An Introduction to the Study of Birds; or, The Elements of Ornithology on Scientific Principles with a Particular Notice of the Birds Mentioned in Scripture
by Martin, W C L
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Auckland, New Zealand
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About This Item
London: The Religious Tract Society, 1843. Originally published 1836. Not Dated [1843 pagination QR]. Pp xii 524 with 200 nice engraved illus and 4 page publishers list to rear. CONDITION Purple blind embossed cloth, gilt title and decoration to spine which is dulled, bright and crisp internally, a little wear to cloth at spine ends and tips, short split to cloth bottom front, name to front pastedown. Very nice condition for age. . Re-Issue. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Ariel Books
(NZ)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14529
- Title
- An Introduction to the Study of Birds; or, The Elements of Ornithology on Scientific Principles with a Particular Notice of the Birds Mentioned in Scripture
- Author
- Martin, W C L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Re-Issue
- Publisher
- The Religious Tract Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1843
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
- Bookseller catalogs
- Animals & Birds;
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Ariel Books
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Auckland
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- Crisp
- A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
- Gilt
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- Jacket
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- 12mo
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Cloth
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