Animate Creations 1885 First Edition Set of All 3 Titles; MAMMALIA; BIRDS; FISHES & REPTILES, Etc... 30 Original Fine Colour (Chromolithographic) Plates by Louis Prang Co.
by Wood, Rev. J. G
- Used
- near fine
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Lincoln, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
Selmar Hess, 1885 Selmar Hess, New York, 1885. Hardcover. 1st Edition Set. All three volumes are identically bound in lovely brown cloth with gold decorations and titles, black rules and blindstamped decorations, all edges gilt, silk 'Moire' end papers. Quite an attractively bound and large (heavy at app. 32 lbs) set of all 3 books. Vol. I decribes various mammals, Vol. II describes various birds & Vol.III reptiles, all in North America. Illustrated; 30 large full-page tussue-guarded Chromolithographic plates; Dozens of full-page etchings in B&W, Hundreds of smaller B&W etchings interspersed throughout. Simply an immense work with lovely ppo (Pictures Pasted On) Victoriam Chromo's by the famous Louis Prang Co. The set is in Near Fine condition and quiote visually appealing, contents of which are fine. The tip of the spine on vol. I chipped, all else NF to Fine with minor rubbing and corner bumps from poor handling. Large and heavy set, please contact directly for S&H quote, Overseas shipping very limited.
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- Bookseller
- The Book Moose
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 023643
- Title
- Animate Creations 1885 First Edition Set of All 3 Titles; MAMMALIA; BIRDS; FISHES & REPTILES, Etc... 30 Original Fine Colour (Chromolithographic) Plates by Louis Prang Co.
- Author
- Wood, Rev. J. G
- Illustrator
- Louis Prang Co.
- Format/Binding
- No Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Selmar Hess
- Date Published
- 1885
- Bookseller catalogs
- Animal Kingdom; Antiquarian General;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
The Book Moose
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About the Seller
The Book Moose
Biblio member since 2005
Lincoln, New Hampshire
About The Book Moose
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