Buy this book on-line Cassell and Company : Cassell's Natural History: The Feathered TribesJohn Cassell, La Belle Sauvage Yard, Ludgate Hill, London, 1854
1854. Not a former library book, facsimile or print on demand. Uncommon. Three-quarter bound calf-leather and marbled paper hardcover. About 7-7/8-inches wide x 11-1/8 inches tall, 632 pages. Raised ridges, five compartments on spine (gilt lettering on leather piece, gilt highlights on ridges, beautiful pebbled design).Sprinkled red edges to give a sophisticated look. New endpapers, engraved frontispiece, over 100 illustrations (full page and fractional pages). Condition of binding: Expected wear, chips, abrasion marks, shelf wear. Crack to first hinge, rear hinge starting (but still tight). Internally: Scattered foxing and some old humidity marks, mostly to preliminary blank pages (and rear blank pages), lightly age toned, corner creases and minor wrinkling. Previous owner's name to first blank page. Small piece missing at foot of pgs. 19/20; closed tear to pgs. 611/612. Else overall Good to Very Good. Pages are surprisingly clear; text clean and readable; illustrations clean and vivid. Binding tight overall, not cocked. Free of stickers, bookplates, writing/underlines in text block. A nice antiquarian book. According to the preface, this major work takes an extensive view of birds, according to a classification which is easily understood and remembered. The author availed himself of the recorded observations of the most eminent naturalist worldwide. Topics include Birds of Prey, Perching Birds, Climbing Birds, Gallinaceous Birds, Wading Birds, and Swimming Birds. Excellent overview of birds enhanced by extensive engravings - educational. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. It will be a pleasure to serve you. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Three-Quarter Leather Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Cassell and Company : Cassell's Natural History: The Feathered Tribes. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri antichi, atlases, livres d'occasion, first editions and out of print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |