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November 17, 2013 11:00 AMCalender
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Gentry, Thomas G. (1843-1905) Nests and Eggs of Birds of the United States. Illustrated

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$480$400
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2687BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 17, 2013 11:00AM

Description:

Gentry, Thomas G. (1843-1905) Nests and Eggs of Birds of the United States. Illustrated. Philadelphia: Wagenseller, [1882].
Illustrated with a colorful lithographic title, and fifty-four full-color plates of birds and nests, in contemporary three-quarter morocco and textured fabric boards, spine sunned, text good, one tissue guard torn with loss, a quarter-size portion adhering to the plate, 11 1/2 x 9 in.
Estimate $400-600


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Keywords

United States, Philadelphia, tissue guard