Skip to content

Search Results: Authors starting with Y from CraigsClassics

You searched for:
  • Bookseller inventory: CraigsClassics (authors starting with Y)
  • Bookseller: CraigsClassics
Results 1 - 2 of 2
A History of British Fishes
More Photos

A History of British Fishes

by William Yarrell

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Edition
2nd Edition
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 3 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$380.07
NZ$7.85 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
This is an antique set of "A HISTORY OF BRITISH FISHES" by William Yarrell. 1841 2nd edition (stated); John Van Voorst; London. Complete in two volumes. The set is profusely illustrated with 500 wood engravings. Enlarged second edition with 37 new species, 27 new engravings, and 34 new vignettes added. There is a General Index and an Index to Vignettes at the beginning of volume I. Publisher's original cloth binding.Condition:The volumes have cloth tears along the edges of the spine (with the exception of right edge of the volume II spine). There are some tiny stains on the covers. Pull tears to the cloth at the top of the spines; small tears at the bottom of the spines. There are cracks at the hinges between the end papers and pastedowns, thought the covers remain firmly attached (with the exception of the volume I front cover which is a bit shaky). The text pages of both volumes are in very nice condition - clean with no notable issues found. The rear end papers have some light foxing. Each front… Read More
Item Price
NZ$380.07
NZ$7.85 shipping to USA
The Gardener and the Cook
More Photos

The Gardener and the Cook

by Lucy H. Yates

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
  • Signed
  • first
Condition
Used - Good
Edition
1st Edition
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 3 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$143.58
NZ$7.85 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
This is a unique copy of "The Gardener and the Cook" by Lucy H. Yates that includes two handwritten letters by the author. 1913 1st edition; McBride, Nast & Company; New York. There are numerous illustrations, many of which are full-page. The book is part gardening reference, part cooking reference (though it contains no recipes) - here are examples of the contents: Ourselves and the Garden; The Distinction between Plainly Cooked and Plainly Dressed Vegetables with the Raison d'Etre of Sauces and Dressings; Of Gourds, Marrows, and their Kind; Fruit for the Table; Of Storeroom and Closet - Preservers, Jellies, Bottled Fruits, Pickles, Wines and Cordials...and more - please see the photos for the complete list. Tipped into the front of this copy are two separate letters (each double-sided) handwritten by the author.Condition:There are a few tiny areas on the front and back covers where the green cloth color has faded. Cloth tears at the top and bottom edges of the spine, and at the tips of the cover… Read More
Item Price
NZ$143.58
NZ$7.85 shipping to USA
Add to Want List

Didn’t find what you’re looking for?

Try adding this search to your want list. Millions of books are added to our site everyday and when we find one that matches your search, we’ll send you an email. Best of all, it’s free.

Add to Want List
Book lovers can save on books by joining our Bibliophiles club

Are you a frequent reader or book collector?

Join the Bibliophile's Club and save 10% on every purchase, every day — up to $20 savings per order!

Biblio is a socially responsible company

Social Responsibility

Did you know that since 2004, Biblio has used its profits to build 16 public libraries in rural villages of South America?