Report of the Director of the Central Park Menagerie, Department of Public Parks, City of New York, for Year 1876

Department of Public Works, City of New York, 1876. Original wraps. Very Good -. Uncommon 1876 booklet, accounting for the various wildlife in Central Park at this writing. Includes counts on mammalia, birds, and reptiles. And, in its surprising depth and variety, features a remarkable range very few would have expected -- such as, to name a few, the Common Boa, the Rattle Snake, the Black Snake, the White Pelican, the Green Turtle, the Tuberculated Iguana, the Black Stork, the King Vulture, etc. All late 19th century finds within the confines of the Park. The fragile report, complete in its original light-blue, hand-sewn wrappers, shows forgiveable chipping along the edges and soiling at the panels. Very light staining as well and several pencil notations to the front panel. All of which make this a still-presentable but Good+ to VG- copy only.