1928 Antique Danish Animal Encyclopedia - "Dyrenes Liv" - Marbled Edges & Color Plates - Vintage Natural History Book

Top view of the 1928 antique book Dyrenes Liv on a marble surface

1928 Antique Danish Animal Encyclopedia - "Dyrenes Liv" - Marbled Edges & Color Plates - Vintage Natural History Book

$60.00
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Top view of the 1928 antique book Dyrenes Liv on a marble surface
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1928 Antique Danish Animal Encyclopedia - "Dyrenes Liv" - Marbled Edges & Color Plates - Vintage Natural History Book
$60.00

Capture a piece of natural history with this stunning 1928 volume of "Dyrenes Liv" (Animal Lives).

This Danish encyclopedia is a treasure for collectors of vintage science and natural history. It specifically covers Fish, Amphibians, Birds, and Reptiles, featuring a wealth of detailed information and exquisite color plates.

The book is most notable for its vibrant marbled edges, making it a perfect statement piece for a bookshelf, coffee table, or dark academia-inspired gallery. While the exterior shows gentle age-related wear and fading (adding to its authentic vintage character), the interior remains in excellent condition with crisp illustrations.

Condition: Vintage. Exterior is worn/faded; interior plates and text are clean and well-preserved.

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