Title: Prang's Natural History Series for Children Author: Clakins, Norman & Mrs. A.M. Diaz Place: Boston Publisher: L. Prang & Co. Date: 1878 Description: Five volumes. Each 16 to 18 pages. Four chromolithograph plates in each volume, most with multiple images. (8vo) 24x16 cm (9½x6¼") various color stiff textured paper covers, pictorially stamped in gilt and black. Includes the volumes for Swimming Birds, Wading Birds, Scratching Birds, Birds of Prey, and the Cat Family. Ads on the rear wrappers also call for a Cow Family volume, not present here. Scarce volumes from the master lithographer, sometimes known as the "father of the American Christmas card." Lot Amendments Condition: Light wear and soiling to wrappers; very good. Item number: 277980
Title: Prang's Natural History Series for Children Author: Clakins, Norman & Mrs. A.M. Diaz Place: Boston Publisher: L. Prang & Co. Date: 1878 Description: Five volumes. Each 16 to 18 pages. Four chromolithograph plates in each volume, most with multiple images. (8vo) 24x16 cm (9½x6¼") various color stiff textured paper covers, pictorially stamped in gilt and black. Includes the volumes for Swimming Birds, Wading Birds, Scratching Birds, Birds of Prey, and the Cat Family. Ads on the rear wrappers also call for a Cow Family volume, not present here. Scarce volumes from the master lithographer, sometimes known as the "father of the American Christmas card." Lot Amendments Condition: Light wear and soiling to wrappers; very good. Item number: 277980
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