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Bohn's Illustrated Library edition. With additions & supplementary notes by William Jardine; edited with further illustrations, a biographical sketch of the author, and a complete index by Edward Jesse. With 40 engravings (not coloured). A few spots of foxing; tissue guard to frontis browned; spine a little discoloured & worn Used - Good. Good hardback in embossed green cloth Used - Good. Good hardback in embossed green cloth.…

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 554 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Leather. Condition: Very Good Indeed. A charmingly illustrated edition of the parson-naturalist's iconic work, with colour plates and in full calf. A lovely illustrated edition of The Natural History of Selborne: With Observations on Various Parts of Nature; and The Naturalist's Calendar, written by pre-eminenent parson-naturalist Gilber White, with additions and supplementary notes by Scottish naturalist William Jardine and English natural history writer Edward Jesse. Published in 1888, first published in 1795.A full calf, with a monochrome frontispiece by Davis and Hinchcliff, as well as all thirty-nine colour plates. Collated complete.One of the most influential works within natural science of his generation, Gilbert White's observations of his local Selbourne encouraged the importance of observing the natural world, and his results are recorded within this charming volume. Rather than simply stating what he sees, White writes with a sentimentalism that made his work popular.Jardine helped re-establish White's reputation and edited The Naturalist's Library. In full calf. Externally, smart, with only minor rubbing to joints and edgewear. Slight fading to the top extremities of the rear board, and bumping to the head and tail of the spine, and to the extremities. End papers are bright and clean. Bookseller's stamp to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with slight spotting to first couple of leaves, mostly to blanks. Very Good Indeed. Davis, Unknown (illustrator). book.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1888. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 557, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 557 557.…