Zoological Recreations. Second Edition, with Additions.
by Broderip (W.J.)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
anticat16. London: Henry Colburn, 1848. Second Edition. Original green blindstamped cloth, spine lettered in gilt. Pale yellow coated end papers. 8 pages of publisher's ads at rear, and an additional 24-page catalogue following them. Some light foxing, minor shelf wear to tips, spine a bit sunned, ownership inscription on front end paper dated 1848; overall, quite a pleasant copy. The first edition appeared in 1847. Ruminations on birds, cats, dogs, elephants, and a sizable section on dragons.
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- Bookseller
- William Matthews, Bookseller / The Haunted Bookshop (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 54249
- Title
- Zoological Recreations. Second Edition, with Additions.
- Author
- Broderip (W.J.)
- Illustrator
- anticat16
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian;
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William Matthews, Bookseller / The Haunted Bookshop
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About the Seller
William Matthews, Bookseller / The Haunted Bookshop
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Sidney, British Columbia
About William Matthews, Bookseller / The Haunted Bookshop
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