The micrographic dictionary : a guide to the examination and investigation of the structure and nature of microscopic objects - 2 volumes in 1
by Griffith, J. W. (John William); Henfrey, Arthur (1819-1859)
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London : Van Voorst, 1883. 4th edition. Hardcover. Finely bound in aniline calf over buckram boards. Raised bands and spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. All edges marbled; marbled endpapers. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 2 volumes bound in 1; 829 pages, 53 plates; 22 cm. Contents: v. 1. Text .-- v. 2. Plates. Subjects: Microscopy; Natural history; Dictionaries; Life Sciences; Biology; 19th Century Science.
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- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
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- Title
- The micrographic dictionary : a guide to the examination and investigation of the structure and nature of microscopic objects - 2 volumes in 1
- Author
- Griffith, J. W. (John William); Henfrey, Arthur (1819-1859)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 4th edition
- Publisher
- London : Van Voorst
- Date Published
- 1883
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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...
- Buckram
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- Gilt
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