A PHILOSOPHICAL ACCOUNT OF THE WORKS OF NATURE Endeavouring to Set Forth the Several Gradations Remarkable in the Mineral, Vegetable and Animal Parts of the Creations
Published by For W. Mears, London, 1721
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: The Antiquarian Shop, Bend, OR, U.S.A.The Antiquarian Shop
AbeBooks seller since July 26, 1998
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 1,476.04
Quantity: 1 available
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to which is added an account of the state of gardening as it is now in Great Britain, and other parts of Europe: together with several new experiemnts relating to the improvement of barren ground and the propagation of timber trees, fruit trees, &c. 194pp., 8 3/4" x 11 1/8". (1)pp ad., 28 original uncolored plates (one folding), of various animals, insects and other creatures, title page in red and black type, includes the (8)pp. subscribers list in which John Evelyn is listed along with Sir Isaac Newton who ordered six (6) copies! A very nice copy with bound in contemporary paneled calf leather rebacked to match, double leather labels gilts, raised bands with compartments stamped in gilt, endpapers renewed, two neatly placed armorial bookplates, a clean bright copy with light browning to edges of title page shaved just a bit at top margin, all other margins wide.
Seller Inventory # br.2793
Bibliographic details
- Title
- A PHILOSOPHICAL ACCOUNT OF THE WORKS OF NATURE Endeavouring to Set Forth the Several Gradations Remarkable in the Mineral, Vegetable and Animal Parts of the Creations
- Author
- Bradley, Richard
- Publisher
- For W. Mears, London
- Publication year
- 1721
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Leather
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
- Dimensions
- 8 3/4" x 11 1/8"
- Seller catalogs
- 18th Century First Editions, Horticulture
The Antiquarian Shop
Bend, OR, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since July 26, 1998
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 8 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 0.00 | £ 8.30 |
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The shop began in Scottsdale, AZ in 1963 by George Chamberlain, 47 years in Scottsdale, now in Bend, OR for the last 6 years. specializing in rare and unusual Antiquarian books, maps and important autographs in nearly every field of interest. Now Owned and operated by Ann Maro, Mr. Chamberlain's daughter. Visit our site at http://www.literaryrarities.com We now sell on line exclusively. Open 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Oregon time Monday-Friday.
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fine bindings and sets, important literature and autographs, childrens and illustrated, fishing, hunting & sports, west, southwest & native americans, americana, military, first editions, maps & prints, travel, exploration & natural historySeller's business information
The Antiquarian Shop
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