4 volumes of Natural History of New York
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Heading: (New York - Natural History)
Author:
Title: Natural History of New-York
Place Published: Albany
Publisher:various publishers
Date Published: 1843
Description:
Author:
Title: Natural History of New-York
Place Published: Albany
Publisher:various publishers
Date Published: 1843
Description:
4 volumes. Illustrated with steel-engraved general titles, numerous lithographed plates , many in color, folding maps and tables with figure drawings plus other wood engraved figures throughout text. 29x23 cm (11x8¾") original brown cloth decorated in gilt.
Comprising 3 parts of 5 part series:
- De Kay, James E. Zoology of New-York, or the New-York Fauna. Part I. Printed by W. & A. White & J. Visscher in Albany, 1842.
- Hall, James. Geology of New-York. Part IV. Comprising the Survey of the Fourth Geological District. Printed by Carroll and Cook in Albany, 1843. First Edition.
- Emmons, Ebenezer. Agriculture of New-York.... Part V. Printed by Charles Van Benthuysen & Co. in Albany, 1846-49. 2 volumes.
"Natural History of New York", one of the most ambitious geological and biological surveys of the time. Noteworhy are the numerous beautiful plates of flora and fauna throughout the volumes as well as an absolute wealth of tables, charts, and even some folding maps. Volume one of Emmons' Agriculture of New-York is particularly sought after for its hand-colored folding panoramic views.
Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra shipping and/or handling charges may apply.Condition
Rubbing and some general wear to cloth on columes, some tearing and fraying; varying degrees of foxing some toning and foxing to maps or plates; generally very good.
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4 volumes of Natural History of New York
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