Collectible - Acceptable First Edition

London: Macmillan and Co., 1898-1902. 1st UK edition. 4 volume set. Sm 4to Hardcover. (6)+xv+(1)+606pp+(6); (4)+xi+(1)+612pp+(4); (4)+xi+(1)+622pp+(2); (4)+xii+689pp+(5). B/W plates, text figures and tables. Ex-Library Set. Green cloth with gilt spine lettering. All volumes: Moderate shelfwear. Light soiling to the boards and spine. Pages age toned. Small paper bookseller label to the bottom gutter of the front free endpaper. With usual library call number and markings. Volume 1: Slight dampstaining to the upper gutter and top-edge of all pages. Volume 2: Slight dampstaining to the upper gutter and top-edge of last 2/3 of pages and to the bottom corner of pages 321-368 and 469-476. Volume 4: Front hinge starting. Slight dampstaining to the bottom corner of majority of pages. In polypropylene bag. (zoology, paleontology, science, autobiography) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.