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The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne


Gilbert White


Macmillan & Co. 1877

Binding:  Hardback  |  Condition: Good  | 

Impressive, hefty cloth edition of White's great account of Selborne, a collection of observations, letters and reports written in 1789, and valuable as a document of pre-industrial England as well as an early example of ecological study. With b/w illustrations throughout plus a tipped in example of one of White's letters. Beveled edges. Gilt decorated cloth. Top edge gilt. Large 8vo. Recently recased with original spine and boards laid down. Rubbing to corners. Tanning to page edges. Mild spotting to front matter. Else a sound, tight copy. Good.

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