
Description
by J. Church
London, Darton & Harvey; 1805
2 volumes
Folio: 10 1/2 by 13 1/4"
With 2 engraved titles, 2 engraved illustrations and 84 engraved plates.
A total of 8 leaves of introduction and 210 leaves of descriptions.
Original morocco with beautiful gold embossing and gold trimming (all edges are gilt.)
- Nissen, ZBI 886. -
The plates with decorative animal depictions by J. Tookey after J. Ibbetson.
Wear of the bindings. Occasional foxing
With bookplate at the front pastedown.
heavy set: weight about 11 lbs
Text in English
Reserve: $400.00
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1805 CABINET of QUADRUPEDS ILLUSTRATED 2 FOLIO VOLUMES antique in ENGLISH
Estimate $500-$600
Starting Price
$200
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
Apr 02, 2026 9:00 AM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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