A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature.
by GOLDSMITH, Oliver
- Used
- Condition
- Old name stamp and signature on each front free endpaper; name stamp on each title page; some light foxing; a few minor scuffs t
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia:: J. Griff,, 1830.. A new edition, with corrections and alterations.. old full sheep; gilt-lettered labels on spines.. Old name stamp and signature on each front free endpaper; name stamp on each title page; some light foxing; a few minor scuffs to bindings, which are all tight and sound.. 8vo,. Added engraved title pages; illustrated from engravings..
Synopsis
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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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 62395
- Title
- A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature.
- Author
- GOLDSMITH, Oliver
- Illustrator
- Added engraved title pages; illustrated from engravings.
- Format/Binding
- Old full sheep; gilt-lettered labels on spines.
- Book Condition
- Used - Old name stamp and signature on each front free endpaper; name stamp on each title page; some light foxing; a few minor scuffs t
- Edition
- A new edition, with corrections and alterations.
- Publisher
- J. Griff,
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia:
- Date Published
- 1830.
- Pages
- 4 vols.
- Size
- 8vo,
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Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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