{"product_id":"1887-sea-monsters-and-sea-birds-by-dr-g-hartwig-scarce","title":"1887 Sea Monsters and Sea Birds by Dr G Hartwig; Scarce Victorian Illustrated Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful edition of Sea Monsters and Sea Birds by Dr G Hartwig was published by Longmans, Green and Co in 1887. It's bound in original publisher's pictorial cloth over bevelled boards. It's a striking binding. All edges gilt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in near fine condition with light wear to the corners and board edges. There is minor marking to the cloth and crushing to the spine ends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a penned name and date to one of the preliminary blank pages, along with a stamped address. The pages are clean and bright with scattered foxing . There occasional cracks to the gutter but the pages remain tightly bound. Dimensions approximately 18.7cm x 12.7cm x 2cm. There are some striking black and white illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string. The bubble wrap I use is 100% biodegradable and the jiffy bags are recyclable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere possible, I use 100% recyclable paper tape, but sometimes I have to use clear plastic tape for extra strength.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57707666866549,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/IMG_7175.jpg?v=1793442831","url":"https:\/\/thevintagebookworm.co.uk\/products\/1887-sea-monsters-and-sea-birds-by-dr-g-hartwig-scarce","provider":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}