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Step back into the 19th century with this authentic antiquarian full leather volume of Oliver Goldsmith's famous natural history work, A History of the Earth and Animated Nature (Volume IV: History of Animals). This edition covers crustaceous creatures, reptiles, lizards, serpents, and insects, highlighted by fascinating antique copperplate engraved plates including sea tortoises, lobsters, crocodiles, and lizards. The front flyleaf features striking original iron gall calligraphic penmanship and flourish work dated Cincinnati, Ohio, April 15th, 1835 by Augustus S. Wolcott, alongside vintage library stamps. Bound in full speckled calf leather with a spine label fragment, this volume makes a magnificent display piece for dark academia shelves, curio cabinets, antique book collections, or natural history ephemera framing.All items are sold as-is, packaged securely, and shipped quickly with combined shipping discounts available upon request. Please review the provided photos carefully to verify the condition and exact contents before purchasing.Thank you for visiting my shop! :) - Nate
