The Illustrated Natural History
by J. G. Wood
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Moseley, Virginia, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: George Routledge & Sons, 1884. Hardcover. Very Good. The Brothers Dalziel. THIS COMPLETE THREE VOLUME SET IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND BY IN FULL RED POLISHED CALF WITH BRIGHT GILT RULE TO BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINES WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. A FEW SMALL BLEMISHES TO LEATHER AS SEEN IN PHOTOS. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, MARBLED END PAPERS, PASTE DOWNS AND END PAGES. NO LOOSE OR MISSING PAGES, PAGES ARE BRIGHT AND CLEAN, WITHOUT MARKS AND MINIMAL FOXING. PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED, LARGE BOOKS MEASURE 10.25"x7.5". NO PUBLICATION DATE STATED - PREVIOUS OWNER BOOKPLATE ON INSIDE OF COVER DATED 1884. A BEAUTIFUL SET IN GREAT CONDITION..
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Details
- Bookseller
- Reagan's Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 373
- Title
- The Illustrated Natural History
- Author
- J. G. Wood
- Illustrator
- The Brothers Dalziel
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- George Routledge & Sons
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1884
- Keywords
- Illustrated, Fine Leather Binding, Great Condition, Rare
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
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All books are carefully bubble wrapped and packed in a box with adequate packing peanuts to prevent any damage in shipment.
All books are shipped with delivery confirmation and tracking. Books are automatically insured.
100% satisfaction guaranteed. Returns accepted for any reason within 30 days of receipt.
About the Seller
Reagan's Rare Books
Biblio member since 2018
Moseley, Virginia
About Reagan's Rare Books
Reagan's Rare Books specializes in fine bindings and leather bound books dating primarily from the 18th century to early 20th century in a wide range of subject matter such as History, Americana, and Literature.
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