The Museum of Natural History (Volume III) being a popular account of the structure, habits, and classification of the various departments of The Animal Kingdom Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fishes, Shells, and Insects (Volume III).
by Sir John Richardson, F. R. S. Lond, William S. Dallas, T. Spencer Cobbold, William Baird, and Adam White
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James S. Virtue,, 1877.. hardcover. VERY GOOD. Very Good Plus. An attractive copy. Volume 3. This is the original 1877 oversize hardcover published by James S. Virtue. Brown cloth hardcover with elaborate embossed gold and black lettering and design on spine and front cover, bevelled edges, gilded upper page edges,10 plates (some color, some b&w) plus other in-text illustrations, 290pp (in roman numerals). Cover has very slight rubbing, extremities have slight loss of color and just starting to fray. Sound binding. "No 87" written in neat old script on second (blank) page otherwise no marks or writing; a few finger smudges on third (blank) page; interior is otherwise Fine. HEAVY/OVERSIZE. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.
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- Title
- The Museum of Natural History (Volume III) being a popular account of the structure, habits, and classification of the various departments of The Animal Kingdom Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fishes, Shells, and Insects (Volume III).
- Author
- Sir John Richardson, F. R. S. Lond, William S. Dallas, T. Spencer Cobbold, William Baird, and Adam White
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- James S. Virtue,
- Date Published
- 1877.
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