Marvels of the Universe, A Popular Work on the Marvels of The Heavens, The Earth, Plant Life, Animal Life, The Mighty Deep. 2 volume complete set.
Language: English
Published by The Standard Art Book Co Limited by arrangement with Hutchinson and Co, London, England, 1935
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Tony Hutchinson, Seale, United KingdomTony Hutchinson
AbeBooks seller since August 24, 2005
Condition: Used - Fair
£ 35.00
Quantity: 1 available
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vol I, viii + 602pp, 821 illustrations, 36 colour plates. vol II, viii + pages 603 to 1162 + index, 769 illustrations, 28 colour plates. The interiors are good and clean, the colour plates still bright, no names nor inscriptions, all edges gilt. The leather hinges are split but still held by the library type strengthened cloth gutters internally - except the rear cover of volume 1 which is detached together with the last few pages. Gilt titling and decoration to spine. Marbled end-papers. Offered 'as is' either for repair, a reference copy, or for its colour plates. Undated but probably 1930s. The pair weigh about 6kg - additional postage may be requested for overseas buyers.
Seller Inventory # lggg198
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Marvels of the Universe, A Popular Work on the Marvels of The Heavens, The Earth, Plant Life, Animal Life, The Mighty Deep. 2 volume complete set.
- Author
- Lord Avebury (intro), Walter Hutchinson (ed).
- Publisher
- The Standard Art Book Co Limited by arrangement with Hutchinson and Co, London, England
- Publication year
- 1935
- Condition
- Fair
- Binding
- Half Leather
- Language
- English
Tony Hutchinson
Seale, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since August 24, 2005
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 20 business days | 3 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 20.50 | £ 22.95 |
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In addition to books listed on-line I have a small quantity of books for sale at The Hampton Court Emporium, 54 Bridge Road, East Molesey, KT8 9HA.
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Tony Hutchinson
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