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Natural Specimens and Antique Science Texts

Item Details

A collection of natural specimens and antique science texts. Featured is a triton shell, sandstone tile, taxidermy locust paperweight, boar teeth and geode with silver tone miniature sculptures depicting gold mining operation with pyrite. Completing the lot are two natural science books: Guides for Science Teaching, No. VIII, ‘Insecta’ by Alpheus Hyatt and J. M. Arms published in 1890 by D.C. Heath & Co. of Boston, and Popular Studies in Science volume of Home Study Circle Library edited by Seymour Eaton and published by The Doubleday & McClure Co. in 1901.

Binding Hardcover
Complete Set Yes
Number of Books 2

Condition

- Insecta is former library edition
- Insecta has frayed edges, corners and spine
- Insecta graphics are torn and taped
- Popular Studies has no spine, worn corners and cover edges
- boar teeth are not whole

Dimensions

11.5" W x 6.0" H x 9.0" D

- of grouping

Item #

18COL016-176

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