The Natural History and Architecture of Selborne

White, Gilbert

Verlag: Macmillan and Company, 1875

Beschreibung

London: Macmillan and Co., 1875. First Thus. Bound in publisher's original green cloth with bright gilt decoration and titles. Binding has been carefully restored to original condition with new endpapers. No internal markings other than an unobtrusive perforated library mark. Boards are lightly rubbed at the spine but there are no bumps or other wear. A truly lovely and restored copy of an important book. Edited by Frank Buckland with 128 black and white engravings by P.H. Delamotte. Includes double-page colored map. The village and countryside of Selborne in Hampshire are famous for their association with the 18th century naturalist Gilbert White, who meticulously recorded his observations of the plants and wild life of this part of England. The gilt decoration to front boards features White's house, plants, a shrew, a swift in flight etc. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 39-XXX0-GWOH

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Natural History and Architecture of ...

Verlag: Macmillan and Company

Erscheinungsdatum: 1875

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Art des Buches: Book