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The New NATURAL HISTORY!!

FIRST EDITION / FIRST PRINTING!

 

ILLUSTRATED, with 72 Coloured Plates & 1600 Engravings!!

 

These are very Large books measuring approximately 10 1/2 INCHES TALL!!

 

Complete 6 volume set!

 

Bound in thick leather bindings!

Gilded embossing of animals on spine compartments, featuring a gilded parrot, elephant, monkey....

Edges and end-papers marbled. Complete 6 volume set. Edited by Richard Lydekker, et al...  Merril & Baker, New York. No Date. Ca. 1880. FIRST EDITION / FIRST PRINTING.

In Excellent Condition! All Hinges are 100% attached and very sound, some wear to Vol. VI internal hinge paper. Some general rubbing and signs of usage. About free of foxing. No writing or signs of previous ownership. Clean, clear pages; closed tear to tissue paper and blank front end paper. All plates appear present.

Preface by Joel. A. Allen, full color frontispieces, list of illustrations and an index.

Absolutely stunning illustrations. A thorough collection of natural history.

These are large, heavy books.

 

These are gorgeous books, and display beautifully!

 

These will be well-padded for shipping.