The Rev. J. G. Wood — The Zoo the Zoo Second Series

London, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, [1887-1889]. First edition. Hardback. A pair of richly illustrated works, including a scarce first edition, and a very scarce volume. A pair of playful zoological titles - the scarce first edition, and the very scarce second volume. Both bound in original variant red cloth. Both volumes feature a wealth of vignette illustrations, both monochrome and colour, throughout. By English writer J. G. Wood, who popularised natural history with his extensive writings. Both volumes undated. Volume one dated from illustrations. Volume two dated from a copy held by the University of Cambridge. Libraries. Bound in original red pictorial boards. Externally, generally smart. Moderate rubbing and bumping to extremities. Minor marks to boards. Moderate age toning to endpapers. Vol1 rear hinge very slightly starting towards the head, but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Moderate strain to vol2. Pages generally bright and clean, with occasional moderate spotting throughout. Ink inscription to front blanks. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .