The Natural History of Selborne

Published by John Chidley, London, 1840

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A very scarce 1840 copy of this much-reprinted work, with illustrations. Bound in original brown cloth, with decorative gilt page edges, and delicate gilt motif to the spine.Includes 7 monochrome plates, in addition to charming vignette illustrations.No other collation record available.Missing the frontispiece.Originally published in 1789, this work was immediately well-received, and has been republished in over 300 editions since its debut.Features a 'Naturalist's Calendar' section towards the rear of the book. Bound in original brown cloth. Externally, with shelf Wear. Rubbing to spine. Loss to cloth to head, tail, and rear joint. Spotting to endpapers. Final page stuck to rear paste down. Ink inscription to front paste down. Slight forward lean. Internally, firmly bound. Front hinge starting. Pages generally bright and clean, heavy spotting to title page. Occasional spotting throughout. Tide marks to p 344. Good.

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Bibliographic details

Title
The Natural History of Selborne
Author
The Late Rev Gilbert White; Captain Thomas Brown [ed.]
Publisher
John Chidley, London
Publication year
1840
Condition
Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
Not Stated
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
6.5" by 4.5"
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