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Animals of the World Book by Barnum [135857]

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Animals of the World Book by Barnum [135857]

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This is a book by showman P.T. Barnum entitled "The Wild Beasts, Birds and Reptiles of the World." The embossed cover is beautiful and sharp. Boards show some bumping, while fly pages and tissue are intact. Beautiful block print illustrations permit this publication. Binding could use some tightening up. Please see photos for more detail and condition.Date: 1896Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

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Name: Animals of the World Book by Barnum [135857]
SKU: 108080407
Price: 80 USD
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