James Rennie / Two Volumes from the Harper's School Library Natural 1856

Description: Two Volumes from the Harper's School Library: A Natural History of the Elephant [with] A Natural History of Birds Author: [James Rennie] Title: Two Volumes from the Harper's School Library: A Natural History of the Elephant [with] A Natural History of Birds Publication: New York: Harper & Brothers, 1856-58 Edition: Later editions Description: 2 Vols, small 8vos, 300 and 308pp. Engravings. Uniform brown cloth, gilt spine lettering. School library label to front pastedown in one volume, pockets at rear. Light foxing throughout each, heavy staining to 3 pages of text in one volume, one endpaper torn along bottom edge. Boards worn and soiled. A very good set. Two volumes in the original cloth from Harper's school library. 1. The Elephant as He Exists in a Wild State, and as He has been Made Subservient, in Peace and in War, to the Purposes of Man.2. Natural History of Birds. Their Architecture, Habits, and Faculties.Both volumes nicely illustrated with educational engravings, and both originally published in 1839. Seller ID: 6399 Subject: Children's, Science, Young Adult Peruse the Stacks Based in Gig Harbor, WA, we offer all manner of rare books, ephemera, and more. Our specialties range from young adult literature to horror to the state histories of Wyoming, Texas, and Washington. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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