Accession No

3622

Brief Description

booklet of natural history with zoological diagrams, by James Reynolds and Sons, English, 19th Century to early 20th Century

Origin

England; London; 174 Strand

Maker

James Reynolds and Sons

Class

natural history; demonstration; ephemera; books

Earliest Date

1800

Latest Date

1950

Inscription Date

Material

paper; metal (steel)

Dimensions

height 520mm; breadth 393mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Inscription

Description Notes

Part of a large booklet. Front cover page appears to be missing, as there is a back cover page. Attached inside of what would have been the front cover is a smaller booklet titled ‘Explanatory notes’, with information on each class for example ‘Class REPTILIA’. This smaller booklet is composed of type written text, the larger booklet is coloured representations of animals, bird, sea life etc with text names and class notes at the bottom of the page. There are four double page spreads. The first Sub Kingdom Vertebrata, the second Sub Kingdom Mullosca, the third Sub Kingdom Articulata, the forth Radiata. The whole thing is paper held together with steel staples.


fair condition

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