Description: THE WATER WORLD; Or, The Ocean, Its Laws, Currents, Tides, Wind-Waves, Phenomena, Mechanical Appliances, Animal and Vegetable Life by Professor J. W. Van Dervoort | First Edition | Chicago: Acme Publishing House, 1883 | Hardcover, 480 pages Comments: Striking and unusual antique volume on oceanography, marine biology, and all things ocean-related. Handsome blue boards, blind-stamped with images of sea creatures; overlain with gilt lettering/design. All-around gilt edging. Floral endpapers. Prior owner inscription appears to be dated December 1883. Seller has seen several later editions offered for sale with list prices ranging from $100 to $400+ but not this original 1883 “subscription-only” edition. Later editions describe the book as “a popular treatise on the broad ocean: its laws; its phenomena; its products and its inhabitants; graphically describing its currents, tides, waves; whirlpools, water-spouts, typhoons and trade winds; its coral reefs, pearls, shells, sponges, fisheries.” Condition: Very Good / Antique Well-maintained antique condition. Interior pages appear uniformly clean and unmarked. Light overall wear. Front endpapers showed minor partial separation from textblock; repaired with a strip of transparent book tape (as shown). Binding intact and relatively firm. For additional guidance, please see the listing photos, as well as our exceptional Ebay customer feedback. Ships fast in an archival sleeve, complete with protective cardboard surround and weather-resistant packaging. Your satisfaction is our top priority. -allsetbooks
Price: 260 USD
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Chicago
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated, 1st Edition, Rare & “Sold Only By Subscription”
Author: J. W. Van Dervoort
Publisher: Acme Publishing House
Topic: Oceanography
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Science & Medicine
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1883
