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Wood, J. G : The Illustrated Natural History, 3 Vols

Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, London

Wood, J.G., The Illustrated Natural History, 3 Vols. London: Routledge, Warne, and Routledge. New designs by Wolf, Zwecker, Weir, Coleman, Harvey, etc. Engraved by the Brothers Dalziel. Three uniform leather hardcover volumes, profusely illustrated. Later editions, each about 7¾-inches wide x 10-inches high. Each volume ¾-bound green Morocco leather; gilt borders; five raised bands on spine, six compartments with gilt lettering in two compartments; marbled endpapers; frontispieces. All edges gilt; green page ribbons. Vol. I: Mammalia [circa. 1861], 800 pgs. including Index; Vol. II: Birds, 1862, 786 pgs. including Index; Vol. III: Reptiles, Fishes, Mollusca, 1863, 810 pgs. including Index. Condition: Rubbed, some discoloration spots; shelf wear (leather rubbed off at various sections of extremities); some corners bumped, several showing; old former owner's name penned on each title page; minor dings to edges; scattered foxing; periodic pencil notations; few crease marks to pages and ink spots (mostly in Vol. III); bottom edge of Vol. II bumped, rubbed (affecting gilt); toned and scattered foxing; else all Very Good condition. No crack or tears to bindings. Volumes solid, text very readable, illustrations clear and vivid. A wonderful set with detailed fine illustrations. Not former library books or modern print-on-demand books. These are uncommon antiquarian works. 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.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover, Leather Bound

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