152. 1351431. FINE EXAMPLE OF JW PALMSTRUCH'S SWEDISH ZOOLOGY WITH 72 HAND COLORED COPPER STICKS.
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152. 1351431. FINE EXAMPLE OF JW PALMSTRUCH'S SWEDISH ZOOLOGY WITH 72 HAND COLORED COPPER STICKS.
Description
Palmstruch, J. W. & Quensel, C. / Swartz, O., text. Swedish Zoology, published by JW Palmstruch. With text begun by C. Quensel. And continued by O. Swartz. I-II. Printed by Carl Delén, 1806-1809. Two 8vo volumes in contemporary half-French bindings with gilt spine text and rich spine gilt, marbled covers and green splashed cuts. With 72 engraved and hand-colored by JW Palmstruch. The text is numbered a bit tricky, but collated complete.
Condition
The bands with some edge wear, but a pretty elegant set. The panels lightly toned. Plates 66 (Dynt-vomit) and 72 (Clock-animal) bleached and slightly more toned. Small stains in two lower text margins. Fresh submissions. Plates 27 and 28 incorrectly numbered (they have changed numbers).
152. 1351431. FINE EXAMPLE OF JW PALMSTRUCH'S SWEDISH ZOOLOGY WITH 72 HAND COLORED COPPER STICKS.
Description
Palmstruch, J. W. & Quensel, C. / Swartz, O., text. Swedish Zoology, published by JW Palmstruch. With text begun by C. Quensel. And continued by O. Swartz. I-II. Printed by Carl Delén, 1806-1809. Two 8vo volumes in contemporary half-French bindings with gilt spine text and rich spine gilt, marbled covers and green splashed cuts. With 72 engraved and hand-colored by JW Palmstruch. The text is numbered a bit tricky, but collated complete.
Condition
The bands with some edge wear, but a pretty elegant set. The panels lightly toned. Plates 66 (Dynt-vomit) and 72 (Clock-animal) bleached and slightly more toned. Small stains in two lower text margins. Fresh submissions. Plates 27 and 28 incorrectly numbered (they have changed numbers).
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