First Books of Natural History. Elements of Entomology: Prepared for the Use of Schools and Colleges, . with Plates
by W. S. W. Ruschenberger, M. D. From the Text of Milne Edwards and Achille Comte
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Bath, Maine, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: Grigg & Elliot, 1845 Ruschenberger's Series, Leather, gilt band spine, brown printed card boards, normal wear, mild foxing. Ad rear cover for Series of First Books of Natural History. 1- 8 Beautiful engraved frontispiece, numerous engravings thoughout 121 pgs. Entomology - Gossary, Recommendatory Notices. Excellent copy 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Owners Name. First Edition.. Leather spine/decorated Paper. Very Good.
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- Bookseller
- Open Door Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 00284660
- Title
- First Books of Natural History. Elements of Entomology: Prepared for the Use of Schools and Colleges, . with Plates
- Author
- W. S. W. Ruschenberger, M. D. From the Text of Milne Edwards and Achille Comte
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Publisher
- Grigg & Elliot
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1845
- Size
- 16mo - over 5¾" - 6&
- Keywords
- INSECTS BUGS ENTOMOLOGY SCIENCE
- Bookseller catalogs
- Education; Ecology;
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