Gosse, P.H. - Natural History. Fishes.

Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge 1851 viii, 327, 81 text woodcuts. . HB. Sm. 8vo (164x106mm), cont. full prize calf, decorative blind ornamental border and gilt crest to centre of both boards, raised bands to spine, gilt-tooled decoration to bands, blind-stamped motifs to compartments, leather title piece; blind-stamped decoration to turn-ins. Edges speckled. Minor rubbing to extremities,; spine slightly faded. Endpapers and flyleaves lightly foxed. A pleasing copy.. Charming woodcut illustrations containing the names of Whimper and Gosse. This is the fourth of a five-volume set of natural histories for young people (the others being Mammalia, Birds, Reptiles and Mollusca). Scarce.Freeman & Wertheimer, 51..

See/Hide Conditions of Sale

Following conditions of sale apply:
Terms of Sale

Prices are in £ Sterling. Postage is extra.

Books are sent by the most economical method unless otherwise requested (usually airmail to Europe / Economy air to the rest of the World).

All books are in very good condition unless otherwise stated.

All books remain our property until payment is received in full.

Pre-payment is usually required.
Payment Methods:
1. We accept the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB.
2. Cheques in GBP drawn on a UK bank.
3. International Money Orders in GBP
4. Bank Transfer in GBP, EURO or US$ is possible. Please contact us for bank information. Transfers from outside the UK are subject to bank charges.
5. Girobank: 45 735 6804.

Any book found to be incomplete or defective, unless so described, may be returned if we are notified within 14 days of receipt. Please inform us before returning books.