Description: Another item from Country Artifacts, Great Northern Liquidation, Springfield, Vermont. 12 Volume Set 1943 Smithsonian Institution Scientific Series, History & ActivityThis set comes from the Vermont estate of the man who's father was the subscriber printed in volume one of this set, The Patron's Edition.This series was designed to increase the unrestricted endowment of the Institution, and was published from 1929 to 1949. It is on the history and activities of the institution. The patron paid $100 for this set.This is a complete 12 volume set:Smithsonian InstitutionThe Sun and the Welfare of ManMinerals from Earth and SkyNorth American IndiansInsects Their Ways and Means of LivingWild Animals in and out of the ZooMan from the Farthest PastFishes / Amphibians / ReptilesBirds and BeastsShelled Creatures / Geological HistoryOld and New Plant LoreGreat InventionsThis set is very well made and includes numerous full page plates, some with tissue and some without, some in black and white, and some in full color (sample shown).6" x 8-3/4" x 21" as measured on the shelfRed hardcover with gilt decoration textured hardcover, page color ranges from beige to tan (probably varying due to aging of the paper).Volume one has the patron's information tipped in as shown.Condition is very good, with somewhat dusty top edges. The volumes don't look used - I think they went on a shelf and stayed there for all this time. Volume 12 has a bit of extra wear to the covers and spine as shown.Unpacked weight & size: 25.45, 6x9x21Packed weight & size: 30, 8x11x23Package Notes & Ref: 0B55, media, 174.99f:Note: Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the shipping charge quoted is to addresses in the contiguous 48 United States. Please email for a shipping quote to Alaska, Hawaii, US territories, and international destinations. This particularly applies if the shipping charge is zero ($0).:If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your purchase, I offer a money back guarantee. This can be a full or partial refund (depending on the severity of the problem). In many cases you may not even need to return it. Please contact me through eBay's messaging service with a description of the issue and I will respond as soon as I see it.:Please also note that my liability for product defects is limited to the purchase price plus shipping. I am not responsible for the installation, training in the use of, or operation of any item I sell. The buyer assumes all responsibility for safely handling, inspecting and verifying the operational quality of their purchases prior to putting them into service. The buyer expressly releases the seller from any liability arising from the installation or operation of the product.
Price: 139.99 USD
Location: Springfield, Vermont
End Time: 2024-12-06T17:37:58.000Z
Shipping Cost: 26.38 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1943
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Sets
Binding: Hardcover
Region: North America
Author: Charles Greeley Abbot, D.Sc.
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
Place of Publication: Washington D.C.
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Inscribed
