Author: MacGregor, A. (Ed.)
Title: Sir Hans Sloane, Collector, Scientist, Antiquary, Founding Father of the British Museum
Description: British Museum 1994 308, frontis, 115 figs. . HB. Vg in d/w (one short edge tear; in removable protective sleeve). Bookplate to endpaper.. Sloane was to become one of the most significant cultural figures of his age. He was a renowned scientist, physician and antiquarian and for many years he served as President of the Royal Society. But it is for his collecting that he is best remembered. This is the first comprehensive assessment of Sloane's widespread collecting activities.. [9780714120850]
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Title: Sir Hans Sloane, Collector, Scientist, Antiquary, Founding Father of the British Museum
Description: British Museum 1994 308, frontis, 115 figs. . HB. Vg in d/w (one short edge tear; in removable protective sleeve). Bookplate to endpaper.. Sloane was to become one of the most significant cultural figures of his age. He was a renowned scientist, physician and antiquarian and for many years he served as President of the Royal Society. But it is for his collecting that he is best remembered. This is the first comprehensive assessment of Sloane's widespread collecting activities.. [9780714120850]
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Price: GBP 65.00 = appr. US$ 92.82 Seller: Pemberley Natural History Books
- Book number: S38535
- Book number: S38535
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