Description: About this Item: In very good condition, considering its 130 year age. Light wear to extremities. Rubbing to covers and corners. Color is strong on the outer boards. Interior typically toned throughout with light scattered foxing on edges only. Binding is soundl Free of markings throughout. Please see photos for the overall quality of this antique book. Phineas Taylor Barnum was an American showman, businessman, and politician, remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus with James Anthony Bailey. This is a dreary reminder of past events where severe animal cruelty occurred in the name of entertainment. Historically interesting nonetheless. Interesting historical note: Ownership noted on the Inside Cover Board as "John Porter McClintock" who was a noted Abolitionist during that time in US history.FREE Shipping (USPS Media Mail) included with this purchase, for US destinations! This antique book will be wrapped in plastic, secured in bubble wrapped and placed in a custom-fitted cardboard media/book box for delivery to your door. Bibliographic DetailsTitle: The Wild Beasts, Birds and Reptiles of the World. The Story of Their Capture. Author: P.T. BarnumPublisher: The Werner CompanyPublication Date: 1893Binding: HardcoverCondition: GoodDust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Price: 189 USD
Location: Fair Oaks, California
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Topic: World
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Signed: No
Author: P. T. Barnum
Region: North America
Personalized: No
Publisher: The Werner Company
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Year Printed: 1893
Original/Facsimile: Original
