Philadelphia: J. Grigg, 1830. New Edition, with Corrections and Alterations. Illustrated with 85 copper plates. 4 vols. 8vo. Calf, red morocco labels on backstrips. Stains on front cover of first volume, extremities slightly rubbed and scuffed, else very good. (4). New Edition, with Corrections and Alterations. Illustrated with 85 copper plates. 4 vols. 8vo.

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A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature is a fascinating work of natural history. It was first published in 1774 in eight volumes, these volumes brought together a history of the earth with a description of its geographical features and species. Oliver Goldsmith was a novelist, poet and journalist as well as the author of many works of natural history. He is now best known for his 1766 novel, The Vicar of Wakefield .

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Bookseller: James Cummins Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 33758
Title: A History of the Earth and Animated Nature
Author: Goldsmith, Oliver
Format/Binding: Illustrated with 85 copper plates. 4 vols. 8vo
Book Condition: Used - Calf, red morocco labels on backstrips. Stains on front cover of first volume, extremities slightly rubbed and scuffed, else ver
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: New Edition, with Corrections and Alterations
Publisher: J. Grigg
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Date Published: 1830
Keywords: Natural History | Oliver Goldsmith

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Calf: Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
New: A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
Morocco: Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...