Author: Edward T. Bennett
Title: The Tower Menagerie: Comprising the Natural History of the Animals Contained
Description: London, Robert Jennings, 1829 . First edition. Leather. The first edition of this illustrated work about the various wild animals previously held at the Tower of London. The first edition of this work by Edward T. Bennett.An entertaining work about the various wild animals previously kept in the Tower of London. The animals were kept at the Tower variously for entertainment and scientific values.Animals described in this volume include a Bengal Lion, Striped Hyaena, Japanese Civet, and a Brown Coati.Illustrated with numerous head-pieces by British wood engraver and illustrator William Harvey, depicting the animals discussed in the work.Retaining the original half title.A charmingly illustrated zoological work. In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Lacking the lower third of the back strip. Significant rubbing to back strip, board perimeters, and joints. Head of rear joint and front joint starting, with boards firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Light handling marks to title page, with pages otherwise clean and bright. Good Only . Ill.: William Harvey. Good Only .
Keywords: animals zoology menagerie edward t. bennett zoology William Harvey
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Title: The Tower Menagerie: Comprising the Natural History of the Animals Contained
Description: London, Robert Jennings, 1829 . First edition. Leather. The first edition of this illustrated work about the various wild animals previously held at the Tower of London. The first edition of this work by Edward T. Bennett.An entertaining work about the various wild animals previously kept in the Tower of London. The animals were kept at the Tower variously for entertainment and scientific values.Animals described in this volume include a Bengal Lion, Striped Hyaena, Japanese Civet, and a Brown Coati.Illustrated with numerous head-pieces by British wood engraver and illustrator William Harvey, depicting the animals discussed in the work.Retaining the original half title.A charmingly illustrated zoological work. In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Lacking the lower third of the back strip. Significant rubbing to back strip, board perimeters, and joints. Head of rear joint and front joint starting, with boards firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Light handling marks to title page, with pages otherwise clean and bright. Good Only . Ill.: William Harvey. Good Only .
Keywords: animals zoology menagerie edward t. bennett zoology William Harvey
Price: GBP 80.00 = appr. US$ 114.24 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 883F11
- Book number: 883F11
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