A rare classic antique children's nature book on the animal kingdom bound in a gorgeous green and gilt decorative binding.  Includes an array of illustrated engravings of animal life with sections on beetles/insects, and undersea creatures.   A nice copy with a lightly shaken binding (weakening/partially cracked inner hinges), ownership marking to the color dedication page (tissue guard alongside is torn with some browning from age).  See pictures for a closer look!