The Royal Natural History. Vol. I-VI (Section I-XII)
- Collection : Greathead, David J. (2023-11)
- Publisher : Frederick Warne & Co.
- Published In : London
- Illustrations : 72 chromolithographic plates, 57 full-page wood engravings, numerous text engravings
Description:
With preface by P.L. Sclater. Illustrations by W. Kuhnert, F. Specht, P.J. Smit, G. Muetzel, A.T. Elwes, J. Wolf, Gambier Bolton and many other leading wildlife artists of the period. Vol. I/II (Section I-IV): Mammals, Vol. III (Section V-VI): Mammals/Birds, Vol. IV (Section VII-VIII): Birds, Vol. V (Section IX-X): Reptiles & Amphibians, Vol. VI (Section XI-XII): Insects & other Invertebrates.
Freeman 2362.
Condition
6 vols (in 12), roy. 8vo, orig. green cloth, stamped in black and gilt, patterned endpapers. Minor rubbing to extremities. Some foxing/spotting to prelims and tissue guards; old water stain to lower blank margin of text block in Section IV, with some mild cockling, not affecting the printed image. Very good set.
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