The North American Sylva: Or, A description of the forest trees of the United States, Canada, and Nova Scotia, not described in the work of F. Andrew Michaux. Three volumes in two
by Nuttall, Thomas
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: D. Rice & A.N. Hart, 1857. *Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Tuesday, May 28 (holiday sale)* 2 volumes, 207 + 215 pp., 121 color plates; bound in late 19th century elaborately decorated gilt & blind stamped full leather with raised bands to spines, a.e.g., covers rubbed at the edges, an occasional age spot to a plate, some light age toning to the margins, but the vast majority of the images are clean and exceptionally bright. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request.
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- Bookseller
- Zubal Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- ZB1043135
- Title
- The North American Sylva: Or, A description of the forest trees of the United States, Canada, and Nova Scotia, not described in the work of F. Andrew Michaux. Three volumes in two
- Author
- Nuttall, Thomas
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Philadelphia: D. Rice & A.N. Hart
- Date Published
- 1857
- Keywords
- botany floral plates durl
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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