Walter in the woods; or, the trees and common objects of the forest described and illustrated. [by Dalziel Brothers, A. Faguet, Charles-Francois Daubigny, etc. . . .]
Published by T. Nelson and Sons, Pternoster Row,, London:, 1870
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.Zephyr Used & Rare Books
AbeBooks seller since June 24, 1997
Condition: Used
US$ 450.00
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12mo. viii, [9]-160 pp. Woodcut-engraved vignette on title, woodcut engraved frontisp., woodcut engraved illustrations throughout, some as borders, plates, text illustrations. Publisher's decorated red cloth over beveled boards, gilt & black ornamental borders & lettering, blue-tinted plate mounted front cover, brown clay-sized endpapers, a.e.g. (very minor edgewear to lower corners, slight bumping to rear corner), still VG bright copy, w/ former ownership markings on 2nd flyleaf. First edition of this second title in the "Walter" series by the author of the "Walter at the Sea-side" a popular work on marine zoology for young people. This volume explores the arboreal residents of Southern England's New Forest, first proclaimed a Royal Forest in 1079, at the time 150 acres of protected hunting lands. Inter-weaved are poetry and anecdotes of oaks, chestnuts, elms, birches, conifers, cypress ("Graveyard Trees"), and even describes the California Sequoia and its attributes. Mary Greg (1809-1895) worked with her husband in establishing "The Mount," where she assisted her husband Samuel Greg II (1804-1876) British industrialist, and Unitarian philanthropist, and lecturer on scientfic subjects to the workers of Macclesfield. She was a close friend of the poet and author Elizabeth Gaskell who often stayed with the family, and was a frequent correspondent, while Mary Greg wrote on natural history and religious topics. See: Marie Moss, Travelling the Literary Trail, The Gaskell Society Newsletter (Aug. 2000), pp. 8-10.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Walter in the woods; or, the trees and common objects of the forest described and illustrated. [by Dalziel Brothers, A. Faguet, Charles-Francois Daubigny, etc. . . .]
- Author
- [FORESTRY -- VICTORIAN NATURAL HISTORY/WOMEN]. [GREG, Jr., Mrs. Samuel (nee. Mary Priscilla Needham).]
- Publisher
- T. Nelson and Sons, Pternoster Row,, London:
- Publication year
- 1870
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Forestry
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| Item | 10 to 20 business days | 5 to 14 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 8.00 | US$ 15.95 |
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We are a small Used & Rare Bookseller available by appointment through phone, or e-mail. We exhibit at 10-14 trade shows a year, including the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair, Rose City Book Fair in Portland, Oregon, as well as many others. We specialize in History, Medicine, Science, Children's Literature, Photographs, Photography, Archives, Trade Catalogues with an emphasis on Salesman Sample Catalogues, and Nineteenth-century imprints.
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Nineteenth-Century imprints, Travel & Exploration, Literature, Philosophy, History of Science, Illustrated Books, Scholarly Books, History, Children's Literature, Western AmericanaAssociation member
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Zephyr Used & Rare Books
WA, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
All books are in fine condition unless otherwise stated. Postage will be added to all shipments. Because
of rate increases by the U.S. Post Office shipping rates will be as follows: for Priority Mail, $ 15.95 up to
2 lbs., $ 35.95 for 2-4 lbs., each additional volume $ 6.50; book rate will be $ 8.00 (unusually large or
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any others by special request). Delivery confirmation, and/or insurance added to the shipment must be
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confirmed order (duplicate orders will be replied to in order). **All books can only be returned if not as
described within 7 days and receive refund of original price, IF the purchaser has TELEPHONED to (360)
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and if the book has been returned in condition shipped out (no exceptions), 20% restocking fee will be
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Thank you. Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Kol Shaver, P.O. Box 55, Vancouver, WA 98666, USA.
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Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. As all international surface mail has been eliminated from the U.S. as of Jan. 27, 2013, all overseas orders will be subject to 60% increased rates. Sets, and other heavy books which are ordered will be requested to include increased shipping costs, if these are not forthcoming immediately, the order will be cancelled. Additional costs will be charged to the purchaser at exactly the postage required to ship if over the quoted amount. We apologize for this inconvenience, but these costs have become so high, that this seller just cannot absorb them. Call (360) 695-7767 if you have any questions.