The North American sylva, or, A description of the forest trees of the United States, Canada, and Nova Scotia, not described in the work of F. Andrew Michaux : and containing all the forest trees discovered in the Rocky Mountains, the territory of
The North American sylva, or, A description of the forest trees of the United States, Canada, and Nova Scotia, not described in the work of F. Andrew Michaux : and containing all the forest trees discovered in the Rocky Mountains, the territory of...
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2 volumes, 207 + 215 pp., 121 color plates; bound in late 19th century elaborately decorated gilt & blind stamped full leather with raised bands to spines, a.e.g., covers rubbed at the edges, an occasional age spot to a plate, some light age toning to the margins, but the vast majority of the images are clean and exceptionally bright. -If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request.
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3 Vols. NY 1850. Along with: THE NORTH AMERICAN SYLVA...Not Described in the Work of F. Andrew Michaux by Thomas Nuttall. 3 Vols. 10.5 x 6.75", cloth, EX-LIBRARY, covers sunned, light spotting & soiling, corners bumped, all edges gilt, inner hinges cracked, scattered foxing. WITH 277 HAND-COLORED PLATES. Total of 6 volumes, complete.
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Well-illustrated. Very good copy. Small 4to, 422 pp., Full title reads as follows: "The North American Sylva; or, a Description of the Forest Trees of the United States, Canada, and Nova Scotia, Not Described in the Work of F. Andrew Michaux, and Containing All the Forest Trees Discovered in the Rocky Mountains, the Territory of Oregon, Down to the Shores of the Pacific, and Into the Confines of California, as Well as in Various Parts of the United States." (Three Volumes in Two). Bound in 1/2 brown leather over marbled boards; five raised bands on the spine with blindstamped decoration in the panels; rebacked with the original spines laid-down and with new endpapers; all edges gilt. Plates are mostly clean with some having light foxing.
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Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo. Two volumes re-bound by Talin Bookbindery of Cape Cod, with green leather spine and corners, and green cloth over boards; Raised spine bands with gilt stamped lettering and decoration; Housed in matching custom two compartment slipcase; All edges gilded; 131 hand colored plates; Ex-Library with institutional stamps on title pages and verso, though with NO other library markings; Now rebound; Covers and slipcase remain Fine and exceptionally attractive; Moisture stains are seen on the first ten leaves near heel; Plate 1 is uniformly just a little darkened, and there are a couple of small tears in margins; Illustration remains bright; All other plates remain clean and very bright;
