Mammalia: Their Various Forms and Habits by Louis Figier, E. Perceval Wright (ed.) - 1882

London: Cassel Petter & Galpin, 1882. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 19.5x14cm. Cover and binding for University College School. Green leather with gilt. Spine with 5 raised bands. Gilt lettering and ornaments. UCS motif to the front cover. Moderate shelf wear. Text block: excellent. Block edges marbled. UCS award bookplate glued to the front paste down, signed by the Head Master. 260 engravings. Pages clean with no marks. Book awarded to William Westley Manning (1868-1954), British painter, his work is in many public collections including the V&A Museum as well as the British Museum. .