Author: GOLDSMITH, Oliver.
Title: An history of the earth and animated nature. 2nd edition.
Description: London, J. Nourse, 1779.8 volumes. Contemporary calf, spines gilt (some extremities of spines damaged; some hinges broken but holding). With 105 engraved plates by Elias Martin and Isaac Taylor. The work sought to draw together virtually all that was known about the planet earth, its plants and animals, and even its human inhabitants described from a biological perspective. A fine set with nice engravings of various animals and birds, including the dodo, fishes and insects from all parts of the world.Nissen, ZBI, p.170
Keywords: Africa Asia
Title: An history of the earth and animated nature. 2nd edition.
Description: London, J. Nourse, 1779.8 volumes. Contemporary calf, spines gilt (some extremities of spines damaged; some hinges broken but holding). With 105 engraved plates by Elias Martin and Isaac Taylor. The work sought to draw together virtually all that was known about the planet earth, its plants and animals, and even its human inhabitants described from a biological perspective. A fine set with nice engravings of various animals and birds, including the dodo, fishes and insects from all parts of the world.Nissen, ZBI, p.170
Keywords: Africa Asia
Price: EUR 632.50 = appr. US$ 687.43 Seller: Gert Jan Bestebreurtje Rare Books (NVvA/ILAB)
- Book number: 22771
- Book number: 22771