Methods in the Art of Taxidermy
by Davie, Oliver; Theodore Jasper M.D. (ills)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- A beautiful copy
- Seller
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
Columbus: Hann & Adair, 1894. Hardcover. A beautiful copy. The subscription edition of this volume describing all aspects of taxidermy from tools to mounting to care of finished specimens.
Royal 8vo, 150pp, 8pp index, 13pp subscribers, 90 b&w plates, marbled endpapers. Brown 3/4 leather and brown cloth, 6 compartments on spine with gilt title and rules. "K.B.M." stamped on lower spine. Bumped on front board corners, otherwise clean and bright. Short cryptic inscription on ffep "To LMR with best wishes of FJC 6/16/35."
Royal 8vo, 150pp, 8pp index, 13pp subscribers, 90 b&w plates, marbled endpapers. Brown 3/4 leather and brown cloth, 6 compartments on spine with gilt title and rules. "K.B.M." stamped on lower spine. Bumped on front board corners, otherwise clean and bright. Short cryptic inscription on ffep "To LMR with best wishes of FJC 6/16/35."
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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 26751
- Title
- Methods in the Art of Taxidermy
- Author
- Davie, Oliver; Theodore Jasper M.D. (ills)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - A beautiful copy
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Hann & Adair
- Place of Publication
- Columbus
- Date Published
- 1894
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- BOTANICAL; BIRDS; NATURAL HISTORY;
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Garrison, New York
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