Two‑volume set of Animate Creation, Mammalia edited by Rev. J. G. Wood and published by Selmar Hess, New York in 1898 {October 13th to be precise, as it is very precise). This monumental work presents a richly illustrated survey of the animal kingdom, featuring hundreds of detailed engravings and chromolithographs of mammals. Each large folio volume is bound in half‑leather with gilt titles and marbled endpapers, showcasing the ornate Victorian design typical of Hess publications. The gilt lettering remains bright. Some tears on bindery and corners, wear, and weakness of internal binding but holding firmly. Overall Good / Very Good condition..