Description: Unique set of books from the Smithsonian Institute, published in 1949 under a special release "The Patron's Edition" Each set has a special 2-page tip-in certificate personalized with the name of the presenter and the recipient. This set was presented by Maurice Hubbard Bigelow to his son John Hubbard Bigelow. The diverse titles Include:Smithsonian InstitutionThe Sun and The Welfare of ManMinerals from Earth and SkyNorth American IndiansInsects - Their Ways and Means of LivingWild Animals in and Out of the ZooMan From the Farthest PastFishes, Amphibians, ReptilesBirds and BeastsShelled Creatures, Geological HistoryOld and New Plant LoreGreat Inventions1951 Panorama of ScienceIn addition to the uniqueness of this set, the design of the front cover bindings of each volume is a facsimile of historic designs from the 16th and 17th century. Filled with many color and black and white plates, many with tissue overlays. The gold gilt on page edges is worn and streaky, see photos. There is wear on top and bottom edges of covers and some foxing.
Price: 95 USD
Location: Oviedo, Florida
End Time: 2024-10-22T17:16:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 27.13 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Patron Edition
Author: Charles Greeley Abbot, Editor in Chief
Publisher: The Series Publishers, Inc.
Topic: Various
Subject: Various
