The Young Oologist [The Oologist. For the Student of Birds, Nests and Eggs]. Volumes 1 to 58.
by Lattin, Frank H., [Barnes, R. Magoon]
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About This Item
Fine illustrated and antiquarian Ornithology . 1st. Ed. Gaines, NY; [Albion, NY and Lacon, Ill.]. 1884-1941. Fifty-eight volumes with photographs throughout, plus plates and advertisements, bound in 15. 8vo. Hardbacks. A little spotting to top-edge of text block of six volumes. A handful of neat repairs, o/w. contents exceptionally clean and in nr. fine/fine condition. Handsomely bound in 20th century blue buckram, with gilt lettering. Prov: from the library of Fred J. Pierce (1902-1992) with his bookplates and his name in gilt to the foot of all spines. A large, rare run, no comparable set traceable. An astonishing work. Originally published as a monthly journal entitled The Young Oologist until January 1886 when its name was changed to The Oologist and at the same time, became a bi-monthly publication. With a focus on Oology, it does touch on related subjects including taxidermy and the collection of other natural history specimens. Fred J. Pierce was editor of the highly respected journal Iowa Bird Life for 30 years. In 1944 with his wife, he established the Pierce Book Company in 1944, with a focus on natural history books.
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- Bookseller
- C.Arden Bookseller (GB)
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- 59225
- Title
- The Young Oologist [The Oologist. For the Student of Birds, Nests and Eggs]. Volumes 1 to 58.
- Author
- Lattin, Frank H., [Barnes, R. Magoon]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- 1st. Ed. Gaines, NY; [Albion, NY and Lacon, Ill.]. 1884-1941
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Fine illustrated and antiquarian Ornithology
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire
About C.Arden Bookseller
Around 10,000 books for sale through our bookroom on Forest Road, Hay-on-Wye. We're happy to view and buy books in our specialisms.Located in Hay-on-Wye, the ‘Town of Books’, our focus is on natural history, including the Collins' New Naturalist series, zoology, entomology, ornithology, gardening, botany, bees & beekeeping.We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABA), the senior trade body for dealers in antiquarian and rare books.Opening hours: - Mon. to Fri. 9.30am to 5.00pm - Sat 9.30am to noon
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Buckram
- A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...
- Text Block
- Most simply the inside pages of a book. More precisely, the block of paper formed by the cut and stacked pages of a book....
- O/W
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