The natural history of Selborne : with observations on various parts of nature ; and the naturalist's calendar
1878, Revised Edition. London : George Bell and Sons. Very good copy in contemporary crimson leather boards, now lightly scuffed. Spine gilt-blocked with decorative raised bands. Corners bumped, with panel edges worn; joints and endbands somewhat rubbed. Marbled endpapers; contemporary reader inscription (1893) to front free endpaper verso. Preliminary and final leaves lightly foxed, with the interior remaining tight, bright and clean. A well-preserved example overall. Item #474444
Physical description; xxiv, 416 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm. Notes; Additions and supplementary notes by Sir William Jardine. Edited, with further illustrations, a biographical sketch of the author, and a complete index, by Edward Jesse. Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Natural history – England – Selborne.
Price: €85.00