Natural History 1828 Phila Birds Fish Reptiles Insects 12 color plates rare book
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A Natural History of Birds, Fishes, Reptiles and insects.
Issued 1828, Phila. by John Grigg. 179 pp.
Rare book w/ 12 hand colored engraved plates.
Publisher's period 1/2 leather binding smooth spine gilt ruled into compartments with lettering and gilt devices in each.
Binding rubbed and scuffed, age worn but still sound and appealing. One plate with old tape repair at top corner,.
Scattered age toning, spotting, some light soiling, etc.
Scarce/ rare book to find complete with all the plates
book measures c.7 1/2" H x 4 1/2" W.
B15451