The Natural History of Selbourne
by White, Rev. Gilbert
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Fine Condition
- ISBN 10
- 1853261815
- ISBN 13
- 9781853261817
- Seller
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King River, Western Australia, Australia
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About This Item
Wordsworth Classics, United Kingdom, 1996. First Edition. Softcover. Fine Condition. Illustrator: Edmund H. New. First impression. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 417 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. In fine unread condition. The book is available and will be PACKAGED professionally, DISPATCHED promptly and a TRACKING NUMBER will be advised by Australia Post.. Gilbert White's beautifully written evocation of the natural world of Selborne based on his correspondence with two distinguished naturalists of the day has endured in popularity since its first publication in 1788-9. Suggesting that the lives of birds and animals have their own richness and rhythm, White's book, more than any other, has shaped our everyday view of the relations between humans and nature. Illustrator: Edmund H. New. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Natural History & Resources; England; 18th century; Animals & Birds. ISBN: 1853261815. ISBN/EAN: 9781853261817. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 9901. . 9781853261817
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- Bookseller
- Great Southern Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9901
- Title
- The Natural History of Selbourne
- Author
- White, Rev. Gilbert
- Illustrator
- Edmund H. New
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1853261815
- ISBN 13
- 9781853261817
- Publisher
- Wordsworth Classics
- Place of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Date Published
- 1996
- Keywords
- BZDB137 Classic Books & Novels, Natural History Books, Local History, selbourne, gilbert white, Natural History & Resources; England; 18th century; Animals & Birds. Edmund H. New Unbranded ISBN: 1853261815 EAN: 9781853261817 White, Rev. Gil
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