Description: The chromolithographic plates , title and contents pages are loose. All 12 Joseph Wolf prints from the book are included. Each round print has beautiful colors and detail and is set in a fanciful gilt printed frame. The prints are mounted on gilt edge stiff pages (boards). The contents page lists the birds with lines from poems by Coleridge, Keats, Milton, Wordsworth and so on. Title page lists publisher Thomas Bosworth, London and Putnam & Co. New York 1853. Front blank page shows Phebe R. Madison (?) was given this book January 1, 1854. Plates (pages) measure 7 x 9 3/4 inches (34.5 cm x 17.5 cm) This listing is for all loose pages and boards. No covers or binding. Mostly excellent condition, some with slight corner, edge wear. The lithographic prints are of exceptional quality Joseph Wolf was considered leading nature and wildlife artist.
Price: 350 USD
Location: Albany, New York
End Time: 2024-11-28T14:33:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Disbound
Place of Publication: United Kingdom
Signed: No
Publisher: Thomas Bosworth London
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1853
Language: English
Illustrator: Joseph Wolf
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Joseph Wolf
Region: Europe
Topic: Wildlife
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Unit Quantity: 12
