The Living World: Containing Descriptions of The Several Races of Men, and The Different Groups of Animals, Birds, Fishes, Insects, Etc., Etc. with Numerous Anecdotes Illustrative of Their Instincts, Reasoning Powers, and Domestic Habits

Published by Sam Walker & Co, Boston, 1872

  • Hardcover
  • Used
See all details
Item image 1 of 5.
Heritage seller

Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since July 25, 1997

Association member: ABAAESAIOBAILAB

Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very good

£ 388.46

£ 4.15 shipping 
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Reprint. Two volumes. Quarto. Full morocco gilt. 39 full-color lithographic plates with tissue guards. Each volume with gilt name of the owner stamped on the front board: "Jabez Fearey, 23 Orleans St.," some rubbing on the corners an extremities, but a tight, sound set in very good condition. Jabez Fearey was a Newark, New Jersey merchant who ran "Jabez Fearey & Co.'s Mustang Express" an early postal delivery service which issued its own postage, now avidly collected by philatelists.

Seller Inventory # 71504

Bibliographic details

Title
The Living World: Containing Descriptions of The Several Races of Men, and The Different Groups of Animals, Birds, Fishes, Insects, Etc., Etc. with Numerous Anecdotes Illustrative of Their Instincts, Reasoning Powers, and Domestic Habits
Author
ARNOLD, Augustus C. L. and Edward A. Samuels
Publisher
Sam Walker & Co, Boston
Publication year
1872
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover

Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA

Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since July 25, 1997

Association member:

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Item5 to 30 business days3 to 6 business days
First item£ 4.15£ 9.05
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Money Order
  • Paypal

Store description

Between the Covers is located in a converted 1915 brick school building. You can find us at bookfairs, or subscribe to our catalog mailing list. Samples available upon request. We also provide an elist, please subscribe on our website www.betweenthecovers.com.

Specialty

Books into Film, Modern First Editions, Mystery / Detective Fiction, African-Americana, Baseball / Golf / Misc. Sports, Drama / Plays, Signed/Inscribed/Autographs, Science-Fiction/Horror/Fantasy, Archives & Manuscripts, Gay/Lesbian

Association member

  • Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America
  • The Ephemera Society of America
  • Independent Online Booksellers Association
  • International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA

112 Nicholson Road
Gloucester City, NJ U.S.A. 08030