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THE ROMANCE OF NATURAL HISTORY
Written by Philip Henry Gosse. Illustrated by Philip Henry Gosse, Mrs. J.W. Whymper.
Stock no. 1208940
2nd. 1861. Hardback. Fair condition.

1st Series, Second Edition. The author seeks to paint a series of pictures, the reflections of scenes and aspects in nature, which in his mind awaken poetic interest, leaving them to do their proper work. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine, gilt vignette of monkey and boys to front board. 12 b/w illustrations, drawn by Wolf and engraved by Whymper. xiv and 372 pages including index, 4 pages of publisher adverts to rear. First series, second impression. Boards are rubbed, grubby, and edge-worn. Joints cracked and starting to split. Front endpaper removed, to 1.5" of half-title page removed (not affecting the title). Hinges pulled but binding is still holding. A little foxing and a few grubby marks to contents. Plate opposite page 358 (plate XII - The Sea-Serpent) has some red marks and discolouration. A good working copy, sold with all faults.

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THE ROMANCE OF NATURAL HISTORY
Written by Philip Henry Gosse. Illustrated by Philip Henry Gosse, Mrs. J.W. Whymper.
Stock no. 1208914
2nd. 1861. Hardback. Almost very good condition.

1st Series, Second Edition. The author seeks to paint a series of pictures, the reflections of scenes and aspects in nature, which in his mind awaken poetic interest, leaving them to do their proper work. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine, gilt vignette of monkey and boys to front board. 12 b/w illustrations, drawn by Wolf and engraved by Whymper. xiv and 372 pages including index, 4 pages of publisher adverts to rear. Spine & corners ligthly rubbed & worn. New endpapers. Illustrations contents page detached but present. Contents are tight but grubby. All plates present. A decent copy for its age.

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