GAME FISHES OF THE UNITED STATES [with 20 watercolor prints suitable for framing]
by Kilbourne, S. A, illustrations; G. B. Goode, text
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- Seller
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Middletown, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Winchester Press, 1972. Facsimile reprint, reduced in size from the 1879 edition. Number 380 of 1000 copies. Oblong, 19 x 12.75" portfolio. Gilt-stamped blue paper boards, unprinted black leatherette spine. 47 pp. including map with the 20 reproduction watercolor plates in paper chemise attached inside front cover. Illustrated with line drawings in the text and followed by full-page "Provisional Map Showing the Geographical Distribution of the Game Fishes of Eastern North America." Plates measure 18.5 x 12.5" overall with images themselves being approximately 13.25 x 9.25". Vividly reproduced prints of fish in natural settings in and by the water. Near fine.
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- Bookseller
- Quill & Brush (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 71660
- Title
- GAME FISHES OF THE UNITED STATES [with 20 watercolor prints suitable for framing]
- Author
- Kilbourne, S. A, illustrations; G. B. Goode, text
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Winchester Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1972
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Quill & Brush was established in 1976 by Allen & Patricia Ahearn, the authors of the well-respected reference for booksellers and collectors, Collected Books: The Guide to Identification and Values.At present the Quill & Brush is run by the Ahearns' eldest daughter, Beth Fisher. Allen is semi-retired but continues to buy, sell, and perform professional appraisals.
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