Lot 071 - “The Evolution Of Man,” Antique Illustrated Biology Book, Volume II, By Ernst Haeckel, D. Appleton And Company, New York, 1897 domesticgothess It features ornate etching and

It features ornate etching  and intricate designs on the base and handle

The display is in good condition with nice patina and minor rust spots and signs of wear

Both are constructed of wood

Pre-Auction Notes: Red cloth with paw print cover design

Lot 071 - “The Evolution Of Man,” Antique Illustrated Biology Book, Volume II, By Ernst Haeckel, D. Appleton And Company, New York, 1897 domesticgothess It features ornate etching andAntique scientific volume titled The Evolution of Man: A Popular Exposition of the Principal Points of Human Ontogeny and Phylogeny, translated from the German of Ernst Haeckel. This example is Volume II only of the two volume set, published by D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1897. Illustrated with 200+ plates, woodcuts, and genetic tables. Bound with leather spine and corners, showing heavy wear throughout. Lower 1 4 of spine cover missing, rest