A MANUAL OF MARINE ZOOLOGY FOR THE BRITISH ISLES (2 VOLUMES)
Published by John Van Voorst. 1st. 1855
Good condition. Gosse provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 300 species of marine animals, including fish, shellfish, and other invertebrates. Small format. Green cloth boards with gilt titles. B/w illustrations within the text.
Boards marked and stained, especially volume I. Book plate of Leolyn Louise Everett (contemporary poet) to front pastedowns. Rear joints starting to crack, some hinges pulled. Page xi in volume I detached but present. Contents are clean.
Stock no. 1209023
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- MARINE LIFE
- ZOOLOGY
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- ANTIQUARIAN
