Description
You are bidding on a rare 1880 leather-bound early edition of The World's Encyclopedia of Wonders and Curiosities of Nature and Art, Science and Literature : Representing Anatomy, Physiology, Phrenology, Astronomy, Botany, Geology, Natural History, Ichthyology, Mythology, Ornithology, Meteorology, Minearalogy, Chemistry, Zoology, Entomology, Biography, etc., etc., and Containing a Full and Authentic Description of the Most Remarkable and Astonishing Places, Beings, Animals, Customs, Experiments, Phenomena, etc., of Both Ancient and Modern Times, in All Parts of the Globe, Comprising Correct Accounts of the Most Wonderful Freaks of Nature and Arts of Man, with an Appendix Containing Curious Experiments and Amusing Recreations, by I. Platt , D.D., with 140 illustrations, published in 1880 by Union Publishing House (Chicago, Illinois). Copyright 1878 by Henry S. Allen. Hardcover, leather-bound. 959 pp. Dimensions: approximately 9.5" x 7" x 3". Weight: approximately 4 lbs. This is a complete and intact copy. No markings noted, other than previous owner's name written in pencil at top of title page. Some splitting of the binding at pp. iv-v (table of contents) (see images), but the marbled endpapers are intact. There is at least one flower pressed between the pages (see images), which I have left as is. Some pages show "shadows" from possible moisture, but it is not serious. Leather binding is crumbling and dusting in places but it, too, though tattered, is intact. See images, which are of the actual item, not stock photos.
user30541176
Excellent transaction! Lovely, uncommon alabaster lamp was described well and offered at an excellent value. Packing a heavy, yet fragile carved stone item for transport of several hundred miles can be difficult, yet this seller made it look easy. In fact, the trip was only supposed to be halfway across the US, yet it traveled coast to coast two and a half times! That transport mistake was due to the USPS alone. The seller's packing kept the lamp safe through it all. Thank you very much!
user31256920
My vintage antique Northwood milk custard glass sherbet cup arrived on time and as estimated. I absolutely love this antique nutmeg stained pedestal cup and it was more lovely than even described. I feel I also received a good value from this seller and would rate this seller A++!! It was packaged well too! Thank You again!
C3pums6c4f46
Thanks, Christopher! Your packaging was awesome, shipped same day of order, timely delivery and it is in the great condition as described. No chips or cracks! Or dirt😄! The price cinched the deal! Thanks again for the care you took with wrapping and packing.