Hammond’s Encyclopedia of Pets, Plants & Animals — Classics Edition (1959)

Issued by C. S. Hammond & Co., this large‑format reference combines Hammond’s Periodical Library of Pets, Plants and Animals with Fun with Pets and Plants in a single volume.

The text is arranged in two numbered sections: a 256‑page illustrated encyclopedia on domestic animals, wildlife, and horticulture, followed by a 64‑page practical guide to pet care and home gardening.

Hundreds of full‑colour plates and line drawings complement concise entries written by E. L. Jordan, Ph.D. (Rutgers University).

Specifications

• Author / Editor: E. L. Jordan, Ph.D.
• Publisher: C. S. Hammond & Co., Maplewood, NJ / New York, NY
• Publication year: 1959
• Edition: Classics Edition (first thus)
• Format: Hardcover; gilt cloth boards with brown faux‑leather spine; folio (13 × 10 in., 1 in. thick)
• Pagination: Section I – 256 pp. · Section II – 64 pp. · Total 320 pp.
• Illustrations: Colour plates and black‑and‑white drawings throughout
• Language: English
• Subject fields: Natural history, domestic animals, horticulture, pet care
• Age: 1959 
  
• Condition: Embossed name of previous owner on the front board, Good. Boards show mild overall toning and light rubbing at edges; interior, sticker on inside book board, clean, binding sound (see images).

A well‑produced mid‑century reference work that suits both natural‑history shelves and illustrated‑book collections.

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You will love this authoritative yet approachable, this handsome folio offers a mid‑century snapshot of natural‑history knowledge, perfect for researchers, illustrators, or anyone who values beautifully produced reference works. Let it anchor your nature section and inspire fresh curiosity whenever you open its gilt‑edged pages.

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