Lot 022 - “Wild Animals And Birds: Their Haunts And Habits” Antique Illustrated Natural History Book By Dr. Andrew Wilson With 40+ Full Plate Engraved Illustrations, Published By Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., 1882 josh_o_pod PARTENKIRCHEN

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and was likely a repair to paint damage

Vintage pair of heavy cast bronze ashtrays stamped "Souvenir de Bruxelles" on the inside dish

The print is in good condition with some minor discoloration and a couple small tears

Minor tarnishing to metal frame hardware and minor staining to the bag

Lot 022 - “Wild Animals And Birds: Their Haunts And Habits” Antique Illustrated Natural History Book By Dr. Andrew Wilson With 40+ Full Plate Engraved Illustrations, Published By Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., 1882 josh_o_pod PARTENKIRCHENAntique illustrated natural history book Wild Animals and Birds: Their Haunts and Habits by Dr. Andrew Wilson, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., London, Paris, and New York, circa 1880s. Striking blue cloth binding with detailed gilt and black stamped cover art of wildlife under a moonlit sky; gilt page edges; decorative embossed back cover. Profusely illustrated throughout with engraved plates and in text natural history scenes. Includes an