Publication: J B Lippincott & Co, 1868, Philadelphia
First Edition. 8vo. Three-quarter Leather with Marbled Boards. Raised Bands with Gilt-stamping on Spine. Deckled edges. xvi - 17-330 pp., Frontis. [American Beaver plate], Preface, Illustrated, Maps, Folding Map, Appendices. Classic work on the subject of the beaver with characteristics, habitats, anatomy, beaver dams, lodges and burrows, canals, trails, trapping beaver, etc. Previous owner's name on front free-endpaper. Some minor rubbing to edges, else an attractive copy in, what we believe is an original special binding. Protected in a custom slipcase with title, author, and year of publication in gilt on leather label on spine.
Inventory Number: 53194