Early 20th Century Illustrated Volume Set, Frank Finn’s the Wild Beasts of the World – 2 Books

Title: The Wild Beasts of the World.
Author: Frank Finn, F.Z.S.
Publisher: Dodge Publishing Company.
Publication date: N.D. (circa 1909).
Text printed by Ballantyne Press, Edinburgh.
Illustrations printed by Bemrose & Sons, Ltd., Derby and London.
Origin: New York.

Description: 404 Pp. (V1; 216 p., V2; 188 p.). 4to. Publisher’s red cloth hardcover, gilt title/ornament stamped on spine/front cover/upper leaf edge, text illustrated with 100 reproductions in full colors from drawings by Louis Sargent, Cuthbert E. Swan and Winifred Austin.

Measures: 3.25 (V1; 1.75, V2; 1.5) W x 8.75 D x 11.5 H inches.
Weight: 7 pounds, 4 ounces (V1; 3 pounds, 14 ounces. V2; 3 pounds, 7 ounces.).

Provenance: William P. Lawlor (1854-1926), an associate justice of the California Supreme Court (1915-1926). He was a member of the Bohemian Club and the Family club, as well as one of the five co-founders of The Commonwealth Club. (Wiki)

About the work: The Wild Beasts of the World is a book written by Frank Finn and published in 1909. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various wild animals that inhabit the world, from the great predators of Africa to the exotic creatures of the rainforest. The author provides detailed descriptions of each animal’s physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and diet. The volumes are illustrated with photographs and drawings, which help to bring the animals to life. The Wild Beasts of the World is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the natural world and the animals that call it home. It is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and anyone who wants to learn more about the diverse wildlife that exists on our planet. A scarce antiquarian book set.