The Sea and Its Wonders by Mary and Elizabeth Kirby, published by T. Nelson and Sons, 1873, gold embossed hardcover, 304 gilt-edged pages, and many mono woodcuts throughout. Quite a remarkable book on marine life, mammals, reptiles and island birds, considering its date. A great book. Hardcover, beautifully gold embossed boards and spine. On the cover is the title in stylized border; in the center is a fine drawing of an Inuit hunter in a kayak spearing a narwhale. The boards are thick, the page edges gilded. Numerous exquisite line drawings.

Mexico and Maximilian each by Frederic Hall, published by Hurst & Co. Arlington Edition by Argyle Press, 188? , 317 pages.