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An Introduction to the Birds of Great Britain
by Gould, John
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Good/No Dust Jacket
- Seller
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Chanute, Kansas, United States
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About This Item
London: John Gould, 1873. First Edition . Cloth - Hard Cover. Good/No Dust Jacket. 135 pages, followed by a 14 page list of subscribers, followed by four pages "prospectus of the Works on Ornithology, etc. by John Gould, F.R.S." Inscribed by the author to subscriber "Sigmund Rucker, Esq., / with the very kind regards / of the author / 20, Nov. 1873." Lacking the author's portrait which was inserted into some copies at a later date. Blind and gilt stamped red cloth covers. Lettering remains bright. There is seen some black ink stains near lower and upper edges. This same ink has resulted in a small circular stain on the lower edge of the text block that can be seen on the face of about forty leaves along the very lower margin up to an eighth of an inch or less. Volume remains tight and is otherwise clean.
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- Bookseller
- Lloyd Zimmer, Books and Maps
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 038514
- Title
- An Introduction to the Birds of Great Britain
- Author
- Gould, John
- Format/Binding
- Cloth - Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Gould
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1873
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Ornithology;
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About the Seller
Lloyd Zimmer, Books and Maps
Biblio member since 2005
Chanute, Kansas
About Lloyd Zimmer, Books and Maps
With more than 25 years of experience buying and selling out-of-print, collectible, and rare books, maps, and ephemera, I am now doing business from my home at 60 Poplar Heights Rd.; Chanute, KS 66720; U.S.A. by appointment only. I offer a selection of more than 5000 books of all genre, as well as more than 1000 maps ranging from 15th century to early 20th. All inventory is hand selected and believed to be of significance for the collector, the reader, the historian or the general book lover. Historically, I have specialized in Kansas and regional history, but also maintain quality collections of Natural History, Theology, Americana, Railroad, Travel and Exploration, Medicine, Art, and Psychology, Neurology, and Psychiatry. Fine bindings, plate books, signed and inscribed items are an important part of my collections. Smaller, though intriguing collections of other genre are also a part of my holdings. Appraisal, consultation, and collection development services are available. Please come and browse, talk books, and have a cup of coffee in a relaxed and book friendly environment. But for the convenience of both of us, please email or call first. Trade terms available and dealers are welcome.
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