1870 Rare Victorian Book - WALTER IN THE WOODS - The Trees and Common Objects of the Forest.
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Author: Samuel Greg, Mrs.; Dalziel Brothers.; Thomas Nelson & Sons.
Title: Walter in the woods, or, Trees and common objects of the forest described and illustrated.
Publisher: London, Edinburgh &; New York, T. Nelson and Sons, 1870. First thus.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7 " X 5 ".
Pages: 160 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original decorated cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed- as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, nice gift note of a previous 1873 owner on the second blank - as shown).
Illustrations: Nicely and illustrated throughout.
The book: Rare and attractive Victorian young adults book on trees and woodlands from around the world including native species like Cedars of Lebanon. The "Walter" series attempts to blend education with entertainment. A rare find in such a nice condition!