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Four-Book Vintage Aquarium Care Bundle | TFH Publications 1979 to 1989 | Fishkeeping Guides

Four vintage book bundle of TFH Publications aquarium care guides, perfect for fish hobbyists and collectors of classic fishkeeping manuals.

Details

• Measurements: approx. 8 x 6 x 0.25 inches each
• Format: Softcover, illustrated
• Page count: 92 to 98 pages per book
• Publisher: TFH Publications
• Years: 1979 to 1989
• Authors: Hans A. Baensch, Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod, Dr. Warren E. Burgess, Wilfred L. Whitten, Marshall E. Ostrow
• ISBNs: 0-87666-518-0 (Livebearers), 0-87666-516-4 (Freshwater Angelfishes)
• Genre: Vintage Aquarium Hobby / Fish Care
• Edition: First editions, printed in West Germany and the U.S.
• Context: Practical fish care guides for hobbyists covering marine species, bettas, livebearers, and angelfish
• Suggested uses: Reading, aquarium reference, thoughtful gift for aquarists
• Origin: West Germany (Marine volume) and U.S.A. (others)

Condition Grade: Good

Notes: Clean interiors, tight bindings, mild shelf wear on covers consistent with age. No major damage.

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This bundle of four illustrated TFH Publications softcovers from 1979 to 1989 covers marine fish, bettas, livebearers, and angelfish, and it suits a fishkeeper’s reference shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.

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  • Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

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