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The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne. By the Late Rev. Gilbert White. A New Edition, with Notes, By Several Eminent Naturalists. With an Enlargement of The Naturalists' Calendar
by White, Gilbert
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Chico, California, United States
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About This Item
London: A. Donaldson, 1832. White's great natural history is still in print. Here is an early 19th-century edition in a full-leather binding. Smooth calf with gilt ruling on the front and rear covers; five raised bands on the spine, highlighted in gilt and with a red and gilt label. Clean text; 562 pages, with Index and Index to the Antiquities; marbled endpapers, all page edges also marbled. There is no publication date; however, the Preface, by "J.R.," is dated 1832. Interestingly, there are thirteen different publishers listed on the Title Page.The textblock is close to Fine, very bright and supple. However, this is a Good only copy: both gutters have cracked and are very tender; and the spine leather has separated and is barely holding on; about 1/3 (lower) is demolished and is not present. Please note the condition issues; Quercus must offer this as a Binding Copy, in need of restoration or repair. Because of the internally quality, Quercus considers this book an excellent candidate for a rebind. . First Thus. Full-Leather. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Quercus Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004179
- Title
- The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne. By the Late Rev. Gilbert White. A New Edition, with Notes, By Several Eminent Naturalists. With an Enlargement of The Naturalists' Calendar
- Author
- White, Gilbert
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Thus
- Publisher
- A. Donaldson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1832
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science;
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About the Seller
Quercus Rare Books
Biblio member since 2006
Chico, California
About Quercus Rare Books
Quercus Books seeks out and provides to the discriminating Reader or Collector noteworthy books in the First Edition. Our particular focus is on Modern Literature (roughly from the Second World War to the present) and Irish Authors. We also retain a small stock of non-fiction titles, mostly in the fields of American Western History, American Indians, and the American Civil War. Member of IOBA - the Independent Online Booksellers Association.
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