American Ornithology; or the Natural History of the Birds of the United States. PLATES.
by Alexander Wilson
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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About This Item
Seventy-six hand-colored engaved plates (as issued sans text). Professionally rebacked in supple half natural morocco over marbled boards. A later but much better issuance of the plates. A handsome copy.
30 x 37.6 cm; 11.75 x 14.8 inches
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- Bookseller
- William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7737
- Title
- American Ornithology; or the Natural History of the Birds of the United States. PLATES.
- Author
- Alexander Wilson
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Collins & Co. and Harrison Hall,
- Place of Publication
- New York & Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1829
- Size
- folio
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Birds
- Bookseller catalogs
- Ornithology;
Terms of Sale
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
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About the Seller
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
Biblio member since 2008
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
We are a brick & mortar store located between I95 and the Florida Turnpike. We focus on the visual aspects of books and the book as artifact. We have large Art and Graphic Art sections including haute couture magazines but also carry Architecture, Ancient & Classical History, Performing Arts and Books on Books & Antiques. We have a large selection of Antiquarian Books, Antique maps & Antique prints. Hours by chance or appointment.
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- Marbled boards
- ...
- Rebacked
- having had the material covering the spine replaced. ...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...