{"product_id":"five-hundred-fascinating-animal-stories-alfred-h-miles-illustrated-natural-history-volume","title":"Five Hundred Fascinating Animal Stories | Alfred H. Miles | Illustrated Natural History Volume","description":"\u003cp\u003eA richly illustrated early 20th-century natural history volume, Five Hundred Fascinating Animal Stories by Alfred H. Miles captures the enduring charm of educational storytelling at a time when books were designed to both inform and delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBound in a deep green cloth with gilt lettering and a striking cover illustration, this edition reflects the golden age of illustrated publishing. Inside, the book is filled with beautifully printed color plates depicting animals from around the world—each rendered with a softness and detail that feels both scientific and deeply nostalgic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally intended as an engaging introduction to the natural world, the book now serves equally as a decorative object—perfect for layering into a library, study, or collected tabletop vignette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra\u003cbr\u003eEarly 20th century, circa 1910s–1920s\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\u003cbr\u003eAlfred H. Miles\u003cbr\u003ePublisher\u003cbr\u003eThe Christian Herald, New York\u003cbr\u003eMaterials\u003cbr\u003eCloth-bound hardcover with gilt stamping\u003cbr\u003ePrinted paper pages with color plates\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e8\" H x 5 1\/2\" W x 1 1\/2\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good vintage condition. Binding remains strong and intact. Pages are clean with age-appropriate toning. Color plates remain vibrant. Light wear to corners and edges consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBooks like this represent a moment when knowledge was presented with beauty and intention. The illustrated plates elevate it beyond a simple reading copy—it becomes an object of quiet fascination, equally suited for display or gentle browsing.\u003cbr\u003eThe scale is particularly appealing: substantial enough to anchor a vignette, yet compact enough to layer effortlessly with other volumes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle this piece stacked with other cloth-bound books in tonal greens, browns, and neutrals for a collected library feel. It works beautifully on a bedside table, desk, or open shelf, especially paired with a small brass object or natural element like a stone or shell.\u003cbr\u003eFor seasonal merchandising, this is an easy addition to fall and winter interiors where richer tones and layered textures take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Mary's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53666117812588,"sku":"EBB-000087","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/9047\/0252\/files\/06D7C3A3-489D-43DE-B298-7463F67AB66E_1_105_c.jpg?v=1777541899","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreenbitsandbobs.com\/products\/five-hundred-fascinating-animal-stories-alfred-h-miles-illustrated-natural-history-volume","provider":"Evergreen Bits \u0026 Bobs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}