Kearton - Nature Pictures - 1910

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Two-volume, 1910 first edition hardback set Nature Pictures by Kearton, illustrated with tipped-in colour plates and black-and-white plates, 200 pages, 30.5 × 24 cm, published by Cassell, London, in very good condition.

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This is an important 1st Edition copy of "Kearton’s Nature Pictures". The two volumes illustrated throughout and feature a mixture of black & white photographs and colour plates. The books have been well cared for and they remain in Good condition. The illustrations are beautiful and the set would make an excellent addition to any decorative library or private collection.

CONDITION & FEATURES

- Good overall condition
- Printed 1910, First Edition
- Tipped-in colour plates and black & white plates
- Dark blue cloth Boards & Spines - spines faded
- Boards are straight and neat
- Hinges are secure
- Pages are generally straight and clean - a few loose
- Pencil names in both books

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SUMMARY

- Kearton's Nature Pictures
- 1910, First Edition
- Published by Cassell, London
- Hardcover

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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY

Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.

Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.

Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.

Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.

Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.

Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.

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SHIPPING

Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.

Seller's Story

Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.

This is an important 1st Edition copy of "Kearton’s Nature Pictures". The two volumes illustrated throughout and feature a mixture of black & white photographs and colour plates. The books have been well cared for and they remain in Good condition. The illustrations are beautiful and the set would make an excellent addition to any decorative library or private collection.

CONDITION & FEATURES

- Good overall condition
- Printed 1910, First Edition
- Tipped-in colour plates and black & white plates
- Dark blue cloth Boards & Spines - spines faded
- Boards are straight and neat
- Hinges are secure
- Pages are generally straight and clean - a few loose
- Pencil names in both books

---- ---- ---- ---- ----

SUMMARY

- Kearton's Nature Pictures
- 1910, First Edition
- Published by Cassell, London
- Hardcover

---- ---- ---- ---- ----

CONDITION TERMINOLOGY

Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.

Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.

Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.

Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.

Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.

Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.

---- ---- ---- ---- ----

SHIPPING

Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.

Seller's Story

Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.

Details

Number of books
2
Subject
Children's books, Illustrated, Natural History, Nature, Ornithology
Book title
Nature Pictures
Author/ Illustrator
Kearton
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1910
Height
30.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
24 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Cassell
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
200
United KingdomVerified
446
Objects sold
100%
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