A History of the Earth and Animated Nature,
Glasgow & London: Blackie & Son, c1840. With Numerous Notes, from the Works of the Most Distinguished British and Foreign Naturalists, embodying the most recent Discoveries in Natural History. Illustrated by Nearly Two Thousand Figures. 2 vols, tall 8vo 10 x 6". Vol 1, half title, frontis portrait, engraved title, xxviii, 14 steel engraved plates, v (blank(, 564pp. Vol 2; half title, frontis portrait, eng. title, viii,15 - 35 steel engraved plates, 664pp. Bound in full brown calf, blind & gilt decorated, green & brown title labels, raised bands. Front outside hinge cracked but firm on one volume. Slt. rubbed & bumped, some steel plts a bit foxed, most not. Internally very clean. An attractive period set. Item #8823
Price: $175.00