Wild Animals and Birds Their Haunts and Habits
- Collection : A fine ornithological and natural history library
- Publisher : Cassell, Petter & Galpin
- Published In : London
- Illustrations : frontis, 45 engraved plates, engraved head and tailpieces to chapters
Description:
First edition. 46 charming engraved plates by Joseph Wolf (1820-1899) and Friedrich Specht (1839-1909). Dr Andrew Wilson (1852-1912) was a Scottish zoologist and author. He was a lecturer on zoology and comparative anatomy at Edinbough University.
Freeman 4037.
Condition
4to (284x218mm), orig. dec. cloth (design blocked in black, gilt and white to front board and spine, blind-stamped decorative frame to rear), bevelled boards, some wear to corners and spine ends, all edges gilt, inner hinges cracked but firm, light foxing at beginning and end. Neat contemporary gift inscription to endpaper. Good.
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