The natural history of dogs : Canidae or genus canis of authors. Including also the genera hy�na and proteles / By Lieut.-Col. Chas. Hamilton Smith, ... volume 2
by Smith, Charles Hamilton
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Edinburgh : W.H. Lizars, 1840. First Edition. Hardback. Very good copy bound in contemporary 1/2 leather over marbled boards. Gilt-blocked leather labels to spine with raised bands. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Previous owner's signature to title page. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 299 pages; ix, 299p. plates (mainly colour with tissue guards); 16.5cm. Series: Naturalist's library. Mammalia ; Vol. X. Includes errata for vol. 1. Spine title: Naturalist's Library - Mammalia - Dogs. ""Memoir of Don Felix d'Azara"": v. 2, p. [17]-76.
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- Title
- The natural history of dogs : Canidae or genus canis of authors. Including also the genera hy�na and proteles / By Lieut.-Col. Chas. Hamilton Smith, ... volume 2
- Author
- Smith, Charles Hamilton
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Edinburgh : W.H. Lizars
- Date Published
- 1840
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