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Sale 265: Fine Books & Manuscripts (#265) 06/12/2003 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 06/12/2003 1:00 PM PDT

Lot #51 European Ferns

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$137.50

Estimate: $200 - $300

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(Chromolithography)

Title:

European Ferns

Author:

Britten, James

Place Published:

London

Publisher:

Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co.

Date Published:

[c. 1880]

Description:

xliv, 196 + [4] ad pp. Illustrated with 30 chromolithographed plates; plus several wood-engravings throughout. 10-5/8x8¼, decorative green cloth stamped in gilt and black, lettered and ruled in gilt, all edges gilt.

Attractive chromolithographs of various types of European Ferns.

Condition:

Spine ends and corners somewhat worn and bumped, light rub marks to covers; hinges cracked (rear more so); else very good or better - plates clean and bright.

Item#:

129874
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