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William Mackenzie, 1859. 1 Band. Very Good. 4°, Leinen. Buch ist in einem guten Zustand, rotbrauner Leineneinband mit symbolischer Darstellung der verschiedenen Fauna (Vertreter der Säugetiere, Vögel, Reptilien, Amphibien und Wirbellosen.) in gold sowie weiterem Buchschmuck in Tiefprägung,, Einband gering berieben, Buchrücken mit angerissenem oberen Kapital, Ecken gering berieben, 8 teilweise farbige Tafeln mit Reptilien, 4 teilweise farbige Tafeln mit Amphibien, dazu lose anbei 4 Stiche Chameleon London published by whittker &c? Ave maria Lane Nov. 1930, entnommen aus : Volume 9, a classified index and synopsis of the animal kingdom , arranged in conformity with its organization, with additional descriiptions of all the species hitherro named, and of many not before notice. by the baron Cuviert, Menber of the institute of france, with supplementary additions by edward griffith, london 1835
A Popular History of Birds by Adam White - 1855
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A Popular History of Birds
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London: Lovell Reeve, 1855 A good copy of the extremely scarce 1st edition in the original decorative cloth binding with 20 hand coloured plates. This volume is part of Lovell Reeve's Popular Natural History series and is in their standard binding, which for this volume has a gilt cockatoo to the front board. The series was designed to give young people an accurate introduction to nature and encourage them to study further. The binding is very bright with slightly chipping and pulling to the top and bottom of the spine. There is light corner wear. Internally there is a pasted note 'Given by Dr and Mrs A T Spoor' to the front endpaper. Contents: half title; frontispiece; title; dedication; preface; plate list; text with 19 further plates and index 347 pp. The book is very clean internally and some text is unopened. There is some marking to plate VI at the top and side edge and repair to the side edge of plate XVIII. Paper is lightly toned with occasional spotting, particularly to the back of plates.
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- Keywords victorian natural history; ornithology; bird-watching; lovell reeve; adam white; popular natural history series
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The Museum of Natural History: Being a Popular Account of the Structure, Habits, and Classification of the Various Departments of the Animal Kingdom: Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fishes, Shells, and Insects, Including the Insects Destructive to Agriculture; Div. V. Reptiles
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The Museum of Natural History (Volume III) being a popular account of the structure, habits, and classification of the various departments of The Animal Kingdom Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fishes, Shells, and Insects (Volume III).
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James S. Virtue,, 1877.. hardcover. VERY GOOD. Very Good Plus. Volume 3. This is the original 1877 oversize hardcover published by James S. Virtue. Brown cloth hardcover with elaborate embossed gold and black lettering and design on spine and front cover, bevelled edges, gilded upper page edges,10 plates (some color, some b&w) plus other in-text illustrations, 290pp (in roman numerals). OVERSIZE. Cover has very slight rubbing, extremities have slight loss of color and just starting to fray. Sound binding. "No 87" written in neat old script on second (blank) page otherwise no marks or writing; a few finger smudges on third (blank) page; interior is otherwise Fine. HEAVY/OVERSIZE. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.
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The Museum of Natural History (Volume III) being a popular account of the structure, habits, and classification of the various departments of The Animal Kingdom Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fishes, Shells, and Insects (Volume III).
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James S. Virtue,, 1877.. hardcover. VERY GOOD. Very Good Plus. An attractive copy. Volume 3. This is the original 1877 oversize hardcover published by James S. Virtue. Brown cloth hardcover with elaborate embossed gold and black lettering and design on spine and front cover, bevelled edges, gilded upper page edges,10 plates (some color, some b&w) plus other in-text illustrations, 290pp (in roman numerals). Cover has very slight rubbing, extremities have slight loss of color and just starting to fray. Sound binding. "No 87" written in neat old script on second (blank) page otherwise no marks or writing; a few finger smudges on third (blank) page; interior is otherwise Fine. HEAVY/OVERSIZE. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.
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The Museum of Natural History (Volume III) being a popular account of the structure, habits, and classification of the various departments of The Animal Kingdom Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fishes, Shells, and Insects (Volume III)
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James S. Virtue, 1877. Hardcover. Very Good. Gilt lettering on front cover, gilt decoration, and gilt page edges. Covers have beveled edges. Ten plates - some in color and some black & white. This volume is rare. Full refund if not satisfied.
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The Museum of Natural History; being a Popular Account of the Structure, Habits, and Classification of the Various Departments of The Animal Kingdom: Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fishes, Shells, and Insects including the Insects Destructive to Agriculture
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Glasgow: William MacKenzie. Half Leather - Hardbound. Good/No Jacket. 4to. Two volumes with a total of 136 plates, 82 being hand colored, and color illustrated half title page in volume I. Leather over spine and corners, with cloth covered boards. Slightly raised spine bands, gilt lettering and decoration. Red and green spine labels. Labels are a little chipped, though lettering remains good. Cover are rubbed a little along edges and there is a half inch closed tear from head of spine on Volume I. Cloth over covers is just a little scuffed and shows a few moisture wrinkles. All edges of text block are marbled. Hinges (internal) are cracked, though both volumes remains solid. Scattered light foxing and light smudges. Due to weight, additional charges will apply for Priority and/or International shipping.
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