Antique Maps, Prints, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 62892:
Description
This fine volume with 16 plates is Harold L. Babcock’s
The Turtles of New England. The work was published in Boston by the Society of Natural History in 1919. This is volume 8, number 3 bound in modern blue cloth with untrimmed edges. It features 14 color-printed heliotype plates by R. Deckert and 2 plain lithographed plates. The work was limited to only a few hundred copies on a grant from the Gurdon Saltonstall Fund. The heliotype plates in particular capture the intricate designs of the turtle shells.
Paper Size ~ 9 3/4" by 12"
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The work has some faint toning. There is some wear or soiling to the binding. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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