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A History of British Fishes

A History of British Fishes

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A History of British Fishes

by YARRELL, William

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1859 British Fish Illustrated Woodcut Engravings Natural History Yarrell 2v SET

The first edition of William Yarrell's "History of British Fishes' was published in 1836 with a supplement added in 1839. This 1859 edition contains descriptions of 260 species with illustrated cuts, and many additional ornamental vignettes. According to Westwood & Satchell

"indispensable in every English Anglers Library as a work of reference. Yarrell was, besides, an angler, and his work contains many useful hints in connection with the sport (WS).

This EXQUISITE 1859 edition is illustrated with 522 woodcut engravings!

Item number: #7732

Price: $599

YARRELL, William

A History of British Fishes.

London: John Van Voorst, Paternoster Row, 1859.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages

o 2 volumes

o V1: [xxxviii], 675

o V2:[5], 670, [2]

o 522 woodcut engravings

· References: Casey Wood p. 639. Freeman p. 379. Westwood & Satchell pp. 243-44. cfStarkman & Read p. 114. Nissen ZBI, 4488

· Language: English

· Binding: Leather; tight and secure

· Size: ~9in X 6in (22.5cm x 15cm)

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
7732
Title
A History of British Fishes
Author
YARRELL, William
Format/Binding
Leather; tight and secure
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Quantity Available
1
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
John Van Voorst, Paternoster Row
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1859
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
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