Name: 1853 a History of Earth and Animated Nature in Two Volumes by Oliver Goldsmith - Set of 2 Books, Decor, Room Accents & Accessories
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1853 a History of Earth and Animated Nature in Two Volumes by Oliver Goldsmith – Set of 2

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Beautiful hand-colored engravings of birds, animals, fish, insects and shells are the highlight of these 2 volumes. (There are 72 as well as the title page in both volumes, and a portrait of Goldsmith) A comment about Goldsmith’s writing “he will make it as entertaining as a Persian tale” make the books even more intriguing. First published in 1774, the last year of Goldsmith’s life, this 1853 edition includes 6 parts in 2 volumes.
Specifics: Publisher: A. Fullarton & Co, London, Dublin, Edinburgh. Hardcover, tan leather spine with marbled boards, edges and endpapers. Volume 1: 536 pages with 33 engravings following. Volume 2: 541 pages including index. Paul Moore bookplate
Size: Each volume is 10.25″ x 6.7/8″ x 1.75″

Dimensions: 7ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 10ʺH

Styles: Figurative

Period: Mid 19th Century

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Paper

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Brown

Condition Notes: Expect scuffing and loss of leather to both volumes (see pics), Volume 1 has separation at inner joints and a …
moreExpect scuffing and loss of leather to both volumes (see pics), Volume 1 has separation at inner joints and a 3 inch area at outer joint. Expect stains and foxing to some pages and engravings. I can only include so many pictures. Please request more pics if desired. less

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