New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1976. This definitive First U.S. Edition on home aquariums is a must-have reference book. The book in Very Good+ condition with a close to Fine, unclipped dust jacket. (Click on photo) Written by a leading aquarist, this book was translated and edited by Dr. Gwynne Vevers, curator of the aquarium at the London Zoo. Divided into two parts, the book deals with both the freshwater aquarium and the marine aquarium and the necessary tanks and equipment for each, as well as a guide to difference species and fish families, plus their care. There is also a section on aquarium plants. The book includes over 200 color photos and additional black-white drawings, plus a complete subject Index. The book is bound in a red-orange cloth with gilt spine lettering. There is a small nick at the top edge of the front panel and some light shelf rubbing, which is why I rate the book Very Good+. The interior binding and text pages are in absolutely Fine condition. The dust jacket has minimal shelf rubbing. I've placed it into a Brodart protective sleeve. The book measures 8 1/8 by 10 3/4 inches and includes 223 pages. . First American Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

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Bookseller: Grimalkin Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 001375
Title: The Complete Home Aquarium
Author: Mayland, Hans J
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good+
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First American Edition
ISBN 10: 0448127083
ISBN 13: 9780448127088
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1976
Keywords: Fish, Fresh Water and Marine Aquariums, Fish Familes,
Bookseller catalogs: General Non-Fiction; Animals, Birds, and Nature; Reference, Language and How-To Books;

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Grimalkin Books is located in Steelton, Pennsylvania, the first town south of Harrisburg. We specialize in older, unusual books and sets, often literary, artistic, or historical. "Grimalkin" is old English for an old gray cat, mainly because the owner, Bob Amsel, is a cat lover. All books subject to prior sale. Payment must be received within 10 days of the order or item will be returned to stock. We accept money orders, bank checks, personal checks (allow time to clear), PayPal or MasterCard/Visa through Biblio's credit card processing service. International orders must be paid in US dollars and can be paid via PayPal, credit card (through ABE), or International Postal Money Order. Your purchase will be carefully packaged to protect it during shipping. Books may not be returned just because the buyer has changed his mind. Only books with actual defects that were not mentioned by the seller in the listing may be returned. Please insure returns for their full value.

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