The natural history of Selborne / Gilbert White ; introduction by Keith Thomas

White, Gilbert (1720-1793)

Verlag: London : Folio Society, 2009

Beschreibung

Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth-backed, illustrated paper-covered boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Enclosed in a good if somewhat dust-dulled, stained and rubbed slipcase. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; xvi, 379 p. : col. ill. ; 34 cm. Notes; Originally published: Benjamin White & Son : London, 1789. "The first edition, entitled The natural history and antiquities of Selborne, in the County of Southampton, included two parts: firstly, the Pennant and Barrington letters and, secondly, a parish history, or Antiquities. The text of this edition is taken from the 1789 edition and includes the first part only, with minor emendations. The two additional letters, 'Timothy the tortoise to Miss Hecky Mulso' and 'On the sense of hearing the fishes', were first published in the 1877 edition of The natural history and antiquities of Selborne, edited by Thomas Bell, 2 vols, published by John Van Voorst"--Tp verso. Includes indexes. Subjects; White, Gilbert 1720-1793 ; Correspondence. Natural history. Natural history England Selborne. Hampshire (England). Selborne (England). Selborne (England) Antiquities. 1 Kg. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 400391

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Titel: The natural history of Selborne / Gilbert ...

Verlag: London : Folio Society

Erscheinungsdatum: 2009

Einband: Hardcover

Auflage: 1st edition.