General Guide to the Exhibition Halls of the American Museum of Natural History
by LUCAS, Frederic A. (1852-1929)
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New York: Published by the Museum, 1920. Illustrated Wrappers. Near Fine+. Early Edition ("Edition of 1920") of this guide to the exhibits in the American Museum of Natural History in New York, published 43 years after the museum opened its doors on Central Park West. Royal 8vo (243 x 155mm): 136pp, illustrated throughout with halftones and line drawings of the museum's holdings. Original tan pictorial wrappers printed in brown. An excellent example, tightly bound and generally clean throughout (first and final pages spotted). A previous edition was prepared by George H. Sherwood and published in 1911 as No. 35 of the Guide leaflet series of the American Museum of Natural History. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).
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- Fine Editions Ltd (US)
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- Title
- General Guide to the Exhibition Halls of the American Museum of Natural History
- Author
- LUCAS, Frederic A. (1852-1929)
- Format/Binding
- Illustrated Wrappers
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Published by the Museum
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1920
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- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...