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18662105London:: Dean and Son 1866. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo 8.5 x 7 inches. Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board Dean and Son , unknown
18662095London:: Dean and Son 1866. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo 8.5 x 7 inches. Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board Dean and Son , unknown
18662097London:: Dean and Son 1866. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo 8.5 x 7 inches. Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board Dean and Son , unknown
18662100London:: Dean and Son 1866. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo 8.5 x 7 inches. Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board Dean and Son , unknown
18662098London:: Dean and Son 1866. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo 8.5 x 7 inches. Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board Dean and Son , unknown
18662094London:: Dean and Son 1866. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo 8.5 x 7 inches. Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board Dean and Son , unknown
18662102London:: Dean and Son 1866. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo 8.5 x 7 inches. Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board Dean and Son , unknown
18662092London:: Dean and Son 1866. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo 8.5 x 7 inches. Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board Dean and Son , unknown
18662096London:: Dean and Son 1866. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo 8.5 x 7 inches. Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board Dean and Son , unknown
18662104London:: Dean and Son 1866. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo 8.5 x 7 inches. Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board Dean and Son , unknown
1874D7951Newark NJ: NJ Sco. For Prev. Of Cruelty to Animals 1874. First. Original Wrappers. Fine. First printing. 31 pps. in original printed wraps rear wrap decorated with an engraving of the emblem of the Society. IN CRISP FINE CONDITION VIRTUALLY AS IT WAS ISSUED with a faint touch of dustiness to the spine edges. An important and scarce 19th century relic of an issue which is as vital today as it was in 1874. <br/><br/> NJ Sco. For Prev. Of Cruelty to Animals unknown
1810146931810. Antique engraving of four horses from "Westasiatische Thiere" West Asian Animals printed in Prague in 1810. The engraving has two images both illustrating horses. The top engraving depicts a Middle Eastern man wearing a turban handling the reins of two lively black and white Arabian horses that prance under the label "Das Arabische Pferd" The Arabian Horse. In the bottom image another man in a turban and boots leads a pair of strong dappled Turkish horses labeled "Das Turkische Pferd" The Turkish Horse. All of the horses are beautiful intact stallions that symbolize the virility strength and spirit of their regions. Plate is approximately 7"x10". An attractive piece for any horse enthusiast. In very good condition. unknown
188028764New York: E.P. Dutton & Company 1880. Hardcover book. Fine condition. A children's book describing the animal kingdom in a gorgeous red gilt and black decorative binding with the gilt animals on the covers including a kangaroo bird of paradise dragonfly penguin and armadillo. The kangaroo story is entitled "A Baby That Lives in a Bag" p21. Other stories about the echidna black swan cockatoo lyrebird & platypus. Long sections on beetles and other insects undersea creatures. Handsome gift book. Copyright 1879. 8vo 1-7 8-357pp XIpp Index at back. OCLC: 25660855. Both copies cited on Trove are electronic resources only. E.P. Dutton & Company hardcover
192532937New York: Charles E. Graham & Co 1925. First Edition. Illustrated with full page beautifully printed colour paintings on every page. Folio publisher's red cloth with pictorial boards both covers fully decorated. 34 pp. A very nice copy with minor wear at the corners. MERRY NURSERY RHYMES WITH CAPTIVATING ILLUSTRATIONS ON EVERY PAGE. Charles E. Graham & Co hardcover
1920157882N.p.: N.p. 1920. Vintage borderless photograph of Trixie the Wonder Dog a performing canine billed as "The Dog with the Mind of a Child." Annotations in manuscript pencil regarding cropping on the verso. <br /> <br /> The photograph shows Trixie posed on a carved wooden seat surrounded by props ostensibly used in her performances including a hoop several balls and a mock menu. <br /> <br /> 7.75 x 7.5 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
193654147Chicago: Rand McNally & Co. 1936. 4to. 9.5 x 12.5 in. 12 pp unpaginated. photo plates throughout. Photo-illustrated stiff softcovers red lettering & borders on front & back covers dustsoiling & edgewear minor scuffing still VG copy. First edition of this charming book filled with the curious and adorable animal photographs by Frees 1879-1953 known for his comedic anthropomorphic photos showing baby animals dressed up in clothing and posed in human situations. Rand McNally & Co., paperback
0259538353.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
200725050098CABI Pub UK 2007. Reprint. Hardcover Printed Boards. Near Fine. Hardcover Printed Boards. 527 pages. PUBLISHING DETAILS: CABI Pub. UK 2007. Reprint. CONDITION: This book is in near fine condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. ABOUT THIS BOOK: The theory and application of mammalian genetics have been evolving rapidly over the past two decades. This has given scientists fresh insight into the biological processes which affect the functions of the animal in question. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Animals & Birds; ISBN: 0851994296. ISBN/EAN: 9780851994291. Inventory No: 25050098. 9780851994291 CABI Pub hardcover
007460New York London & Paris: Raphael Tuck & Sons Circa 1895. Chromolithograph card covers 2" split to base of spine small tear at top of book. An alphabet in verse where each letter stands for a name behavior or profession. Four pages printed in color the balance in brown ink. Scarce. Very Good. Illus. by Mabel & Edith Taylor. Narrow 4to. Raphael Tuck & Sons unknown
195317080176Curtis Warren London 1953. Hardcover. Good/Good. Hardcover. 159 pages. PUBLISHING DETAILS: Curtis Warren London 1953. CONDITION: The book itself is in good condition and comes in good dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have superficial wear. Edges of dust jacket have moderate wear and moderate chips and/or tears. Dust jacket is unclipped. Dust jacket is protected in clear plastic sleeve. Edges of pages are reasonably browned. Pages are reasonably tanned. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; Inventory No: 17080176. Curtis Warren hardcover
1744011778Strand: J. Whiston in Fleetstreet J Osborn 1744. First Edition . Decorative Calf. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 2 volumes complete . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Brown Decorative Calf Red edge on pages. engraved vignette on title-page and on last page of text. Spines joints cracked corners bumped spine ends worn. All pages very clean. Greek and latin text continuous pagination with part title to second vol. small lib. blindstamps to titlesRL.Grosvenor Bartelot FSA in a coart of arms. library plate of Devs praesidivm. gaughran Eugene R. L. Gaughran on end papers to each volume. Claudius Aelianus on animals. Wood 1832: A useful edition of Aelianus since it contains the original Greek text and the Latin translation by Gesner as revised by Gronovius and an Index Plantarum et Natura Animalium et Auctorum. Claudius Aelianus lived about 140 A.D. <br/> <br/> J. Whiston in Fleetstreet, J Osborn unknown
1985WA6774Norwalk CT: Easton Press 1985. Collector's Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to full red leather gilt all edges gilt some foxing. Out-of-print thus. <br/><br/>With color plates by Michael Hague. Easton Press hardcover
197422070007Collins UK 1974. First Edition. Hardcover Printed Boards. Good. Illustrator: Roland B. Wilson. Hardcover Printed Boards. 64 pages. PUBLISHING DETAILS: Collins UK 1974. First Edition. This is the first UK edition. CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have slight soiling. Edges of covers have moderate edgewear and corners are moderately bumped. Pages are lightly tanned. Previous owner's name in ink. Some pages particularly in the front of the book have soiling and thumb marks. Illustrator: Roland B. Wilson. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Children's Picture Books; ISBN: 0001711512. ISBN/EAN: 9780001711518. Inventory No: 22070007. 9780001711518 Collins hardcover
196526010208Collins UK 1965. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Hardcover. 224 pages. PUBLISHING DETAILS: Collins UK 1965. Reprint. CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in good dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have superficial wear. Spine has minor lean. Dust jacket has light creasing. Edges of dust jacket have superficial wear and moderate chips and/or tears. The dust jacket has been price-clipped. Dust jacket is protected in clear plastic sleeve. Pages are lightly tanned. Front end page has an ex-libris sticker as well as an ink-stamp ex-libris with a different previous owner's name. ABOUT THIS BOOK: When Colin and Susan are pursued by eerie creatures across Alderley Edge they are saved by the Wizard. He takes them into the caves of Fundindelve where he watches over the enchanted sleep of one hundred and forty knights. But the heart of the magic that binds them - Firefrost also known as the Weirdstone of Brisingamen - has been lost. The Wizard has been searching for the stone for more than 100 years but the forces of evil are closing in determined to possess and destroy its special power. Colin and Susan realise at last that they are the key to the Weirdstone's return. But how can two children defeat the Morrigan and her deadly brood Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; 1001 Children's Books You Must Read; Science Fiction & Fantasy. Inventory No: 26010208. Collins hardcover
