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Lot 031 - "Natural History of the Animal Kingdom" Antique Illustrated Zoology Book with 91 Color Plates by W. F. Kirby, Adapted from Professor Von Schubert, Published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London, 1889

Lot 031 - "Natural History of the Animal Kingdom" Antique Illustrated Zoology Book with 91 Color Plates by W. F. Kirby, Adapted from Professor Von Schubert, Published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London, 1889

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"Natural History of the Animal Kingdom, for the Use of Young People" by W. F. Kirby, F.E.S., adapted from the German of Professor Von Schubert. Published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London, and E. & J. B. Young and Co., New York, 1889. The book is presented in three parts covering Mammalia, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibia, Fishes, Insects, Worms, Molluscs, Zoophytes, and more, with 91 color plates containing approximately 850 figures and additional black-and-white illustrations throughout the text. The color plates are printed on single sheets of paper with a center fold and are blank on the reverse, making each suitable for framing.

Half-bound in red cloth with dark cloth-covered boards and gold-stamped title on the front cover. The spine features gold-ruled bands. Many plates are loose from the binding and some have tears. Pages show toning and edge wear. The binding remains intact but shows wear to the covers and edges. Overall in usable condition.
Dimensions: 9-3/8" L x 2" W x 13" H

Auction Date: 05/14/2026

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