Petrifactions and Their Teachings; or A Hand-Book to the Gallery of Organic Remains of the British Museum (1851, first edition).
by Gideon Algernon Mantell
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Collectable, good
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About This Item
Henry G. Bohn (London),, 1851.. 1st. Hardcover. Collectable, good. Original 1851 edition/printing, not a reprint. Small hardcover (7.2"x4.9") bound in original red cloth with gold lettering on spine and pressed design on spine and covers including imprint of Henry Bohn's Scientific Library, 496pp, black & white frontispiece illustration of large bird, one foldout, many in-text illustrations, publisher ads at front and back of book. CONDITION: Cover a bit soiled, cloth worn through along upper front edge of spine, outer tips of corners; upper page edges darkened; large dampstain on frontispiece, interior otherwise about like new. ** We are a small family business selling fine new and pre-owned books online since 1999. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.
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- Brentwood Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 67674
- Title
- Petrifactions and Their Teachings; or A Hand-Book to the Gallery of Organic Remains of the British Museum (1851, first edition).
- Author
- Gideon Algernon Mantell
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Collectable, good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st
- Publisher
- Henry G. Bohn (London),
- Date Published
- 1851.
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