Book, Marvels of the universe: a popular work on the marvels of the heavens, the earth, plant life, animal life, the mighty deep, c1913

Historical information

Both volumes were gifted to the Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College library by the family of former student Helena Cowan who entered the school in 1882. Volumes presumably from her personal collection

Physical description

London: Hutchinson & Co, c1913, 2 volumes, volume one 602pp, volume two pp 602 to 1162 plus Index; over 1500 illustrations and 64 colored plates. Dark Blue cloth with gilt titles and beautiful gilt cover decorations, Fair copies with wear and soiling, edgewear at all edges, endpapers a bit age-toned, previous owner's inscribed on flyleaf of both volumes

Inscriptions & markings

Inscribed on flyleaf of both volumes: H M Cowan
Library stamps throughout volumes
Call number on spine: 500 MAR

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