HISTORY AND ANECDOTES OF THE ELEPHANT. WITH BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVINGS
by [Children's Book]
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Woodbridge, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
New Haven: Printed and Published by S. Babcock, 1830. Original printed wrappers [blank margins reinforced, repair to lower corner of rear wrapper, not affecting text or image]. Light toning, stitched, 16pp. Seven full-page engravings, plus engraving on each wrapper. Inner rear wrapper advertises the publisher's offerings. Good+.
"The largest, the most intelligent, and most powerful of all land animals." Illustrations of elephants at work and play, tiger hunting with humans, hanging out with rhinoceros. Several editions, dated in the 1840s, were also published.
Not in American Imprints or Sabin. OCLC records a few institutional locations.
"The largest, the most intelligent, and most powerful of all land animals." Illustrations of elephants at work and play, tiger hunting with humans, hanging out with rhinoceros. Several editions, dated in the 1840s, were also published.
Not in American Imprints or Sabin. OCLC records a few institutional locations.
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- Bookseller
- David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 36094
- Title
- HISTORY AND ANECDOTES OF THE ELEPHANT. WITH BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVINGS
- Author
- [Children's Book]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Printed and Published by S. Babcock
- Place of Publication
- New Haven
- Date Published
- 1830
- Bookseller catalogs
- AMERICANA;
Terms of Sale
David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
All items guaranteed as described, and subject to prior sale. Any item returnable for any reason within ten days after receipt, in same condition as sent, for refund of purchase price. My liability limited to purchase price paid. Wrappers described when present; 'dbd' means disbound. Non-U.S. shipments charged at cost. We observe all customs regulations.
About the Seller
David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
Biblio member since 2005
Woodbridge, Connecticut
About David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
The Company, formed in 1989, specializes in the cultural, political, and social history of the Americas. Since 1993 David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC has been a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. David M. Lesser is also a member of the American Antiquarian Society. Located in New Haven's suburb of Woodbridge, Connecticut, visitors are welcome by appointment. We issue six printed catalogues annually.