{"product_id":"homes-and-habits-of-wild-animals","title":"Homes and Habits of Wild Animals by Karl Patterson Schmidt 1934 Hardcover with Dust Jacket Walter Alois Weber Illustrations","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomes and Habits of Wild Animals\u003c\/em\u003e introduces young readers and nature enthusiasts to the lives of North American mammals through engaging text by renowned zoologist Karl Patterson Schmidt and beautiful illustrations by Walter Alois Weber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1934 by M.A. Donohue \u0026amp; Company, this oversized hardcover \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/nature-field-guides\" title=\" combines informative natural history with striking artwork.\"\u003ecombines informative natural history with striking artwork. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge full-color plates are paired with numerous black-and-white illustrations throughout, making it an attractive addition to any wildlife, nature, or vintage children's book collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Homes and Habits of Wild Animals: North American Mammals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karl Patterson Schmidt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walter Alois Weber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e M.A. Donohue \u0026amp; Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1934\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with original dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12\" x 10\" x 0.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal dust jacket is present with heavy edge wear, tears, chips, and losses along the edges and spine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover boards remain solid beneath the jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages are clean and bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures numerous large full-color wildlife plates along with smaller black-and-white illustrations throughout the text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding remains secure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs for complete condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarl Patterson Schmidt served at Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History and became one of America's best-known zoologists. Walter Alois Weber's wildlife paintings helped make this volume a favorite among generations of young naturalists and collectors of vintage natural history books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\" title=\"about reading vintage\"\u003eplease review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48859302035711,"sku":"I4 – T4 – 3048","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/IMG_2653.jpg?v=1784573494","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/homes-and-habits-of-wild-animals","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}