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9781402791499

Natural Histories Extraordinary Rare Book Selections from the American Museum of Natural History Library

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  • ISBN13:

    9781402791499

  • ISBN10:

    1402791496

  • Edition: Looseleaf
  • Format: Display
  • Copyright: 2012-10-02
  • Publisher: Sterling Signature
  • Purchase Benefits
List Price: $50.00

Summary

For the first time, Natural Historiesallows readers a privileged glimpse of seldom seen, fully illustrated scientific tomes from the American Museum of Natural History's Rare Book Collection--a collection of over 450,000 volumes. Forty essays from the museum's top experts in a variety of natural science disciplines, from anthropology to zoology, accompany and discuss each rare tome's unique qualities and scientific contribution. Packaged with extraordinary prints suitable for framing and facsimile items inside bound-in envelopes, this deluxe edition will fascinate both natural science and art lovers alike.

Author Biography

Tom Baione, an active member of the Grolier Club, divides his time between Manhattan and Long Island, is the Harold Boeschenstein Director of Library Services of the Museum of Natural History's Library, and oversees all aspects of the library's functions.

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