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Smith, Hugh M.

Japanese Goldfish; Their Varieties and Cultivation; a Practical Guide to the Japanese Methods of Goldfish Culture for Amateurs and Professionals

1909

151.34 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Year of publication
1909
Place of printing
Washington. W. F. Roberts Company
Author
Smith, Hugh M.
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
Nature- Marine & Fresh Water Biology aquarium
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

oblong 4to [19 x 25 cm]; 112 pp, frontis, 10 fine colored plates from paintings by J. Urata, copyright by S. Matsubara, numerous other illustrations, including full-page, mostly from photos, bibliog, index. original pictorial gilt cloth, with gilt goldfish picture and title lettering on cover, name on endpaper, hinges cracked but firm, slightly foxed on title, but very good clean copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. An important work by the US deputy commissioner of fisheries and recognized expert, with excellent illustrations of both fish varieties and methods of caring and breeding.