This is a rare antique book titled

The King of the Animal Kingdom

“How he Tamed and Ruled his Subjects

Natural History

from A New Standpoint

Presenting A Complete and Thorough

Study of The Nature, Habits

and Characteristics of the

Beasts, Birds and Reptiles of the Earth

Together with

The Story of their Capture in their Native Wilds

combining

Science, Narrative and Adventure

The Result of the Author’s Life-Long Experience and Study, with a Full Accounts of his Famous Expedition into Central Africa in search for Wild Animals”

by P.T. Barnum.

published in Chicago 1889 by R.S. Peale. First edition (?)

I could only find modern reprints of this edition. The book features a leather binding and is in need of a spine (and other probable restorative work needed) allowing a great opportunity to someone willing to restore this very worthy and important book.

The color plates are stunning. There are a few tissue paper protector pages missing but all illustrations and plates are present. Some pieces of tissue stuck to illustrations and may be removable. Back cover is detached, front cover is hanging on. Some tears to pages, some yellowing/discoloration. 514 pages 10” x 8.5” x 2”

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