Description: THE BOYS AND GIRLS' ILLUSTRATED BIRD BOOK, Julia Colman. © 1857, likely a first edition, published by Carlton & Lanahan of New York. Hardcover with color plates and line drawings, 5.75" x 7.5", 140 pages. Book is in Good condition, with intact binding and moderately toned pages - the first few pages are a bit loose but still attached. Owner's name and 1868 date in ink on first free end-paper. A few creases and a smudge here & there on the text pages. Embossed cover boards with gold stamping, bumped & worn corners and wear/fraying at the top of the spine (pic #3.) Please review all photos, as they are part of this description. (This is the actual book you will receive - I do not utilize stock photos.) A charming little book - hard to find in nice condition like this! The Fine Print… Check my feedback rating, and buy with confidence! Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns before bidding. Most of my items come from Estate Sales, are previously owned, and are in good vintage condition unless otherwise noted. Please expect incidental evidence of age and use, such as light scratches, dust, toning and fingerprints. Vintage linens are sold As Found – they have not been laundered. I do call out any noticeable stains, flaws or damage on all my items, so please read the descriptions closely and review all photos. Payment is expected at time of auction close or purchase. Your order will be Cancelled after 5 days if I do not hear from you, and the item will be relisted - you will also be blocked from bidding/purchasing from me in future. I am happy to work with you if unexpected circumstances arise – just let me know! Sales tax will be automatically added to your purchase by Ebay, for those states where it is required. I ship exclusively through the US Postal Service, and often I will upgrade you to Priority Mail at no additional cost. I also sell Internationally, those sales are shipped through Ebay (EIS.) Any customs and import charges are the responsibility of the buyer. Your purchase will be carefully packed – let me know immediately if it arrives in less than stated condition. If your item is damaged in transit, please send photos of the item(s) and box. If you are unhappy with your item for any reason, please reach out to me and I will do my best to resolve the issue for you. I will gladly combine shipping! If you purchase more than one item, please wait to pay until I send you an invoice, as the shipping cost is determined by the total weight of your purchases. Any significant shipping overcharges, will be refunded to you.
Price: 35.99 USD
Location: Spokane, Washington
End Time: 2024-11-28T20:25:04.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Publisher: Carlton & Lanahan
Subject: Outdoor & Nature
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1857
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Personalized: Yes
Author: Julia Colman
Region: North America
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Ornithology