Description: This is 1894 "Nature's Wonderland or Short Talks on Natural History For Young and Old" by J. Sterling Kingsley and Edward Breck Complete Set of 4 Leather Volumes. Profusely illustrated with scientific accuracy. This is a sought-after limited edition 4-volume set. The books are bound in hardcover featuring stunning gold foil lions and designs. Published in 1894 by Niglutsch and printed by Colonial Press in Boston, this is a must-have for any collector of antiquarian and collectible books. The book covers the topic of natural history and is ideal for anyone interested in the subject. The set is an original and features special attributes such as limited edition and illustrated. A great addition to any book collection.Complete 4-volume set. Illustrations in black and white and color. All plates tissue guarded. Color plates are very vibrant, and printed by chromolithograph. Bound in three-quarter calf leather, over pebbled cloth with bright gilt stamped covers and spines. Pages dyed red on all edges to help protect the interior. 11" x 9" each. These books are in very good condition. Leather has uniformly faded on spines. Light rubbing at extremities and gutters. All covers firmly attached; bindings tight; pages clean (a few yellow aging marks on a couple of pages). Volume one has a tear first blank page (refer to the last listing photo).Feel free to let us know if you need any additional photos, since we are limited to 24 listing photos! In stock and ready to ship immediately. Books will be shipped out with extra care the same day or the next day of cleared payment via USPS Media Mail. Be aware that these books are very heavy (about 5 lbs per book).
Price: 399.95 USD
Location: Waterford, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-12-25T19:23:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 24.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: New York
Title: Nature's Wonderland or Short Talks On Natural History
Publisher: F. R. Niglutsch
Subject: Science & Medicine
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1894
Language: English
Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Antique, Complete Set
Region: North America
Author: J. Sterling Kingsley
Topic: Earth Science
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: Science: Natural History
