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A history of the earth, and animated nature.
by GOLDSMITH, Oliver
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
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1805 Natural History of Earth Oliver Goldsmith Biology Science Illustrated Birds
"I love everything that is old; old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wines."
― Oliver Goldsmith, The Vicar of Wakefield
While mostly known for his novels and plays, Oliver Goldsmith composed an impressive and extensive history of biology and natural science – 'A History of the Earth.' This 6-volume set includes histories of birds, insects, mammals, and fish, and compares them and their importance to the universe. This 1805 edition contains more than 100 impressive illustrations of animals!
Item number: #24395
Price: $750
GOLDSMITH, Oliver
A history of the earth, and animated nature.
London: F. Wingrave, Johnson…1805.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages; 6 volumes
o Each volume individually paginated
o Filled with 109 engraved, numbered plates throughout
· References: Lowndes 909
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~8.5in X 5.5in (22cm x 14cm)
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Synopsis
A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature is a fascinating work of natural history. It was first published in 1774 in eight volumes, these volumes brought together a history of the earth with a description of its geographical features and species. Oliver Goldsmith was a novelist, poet and journalist as well as the author of many works of natural history. He is now best known for his 1766 novel, The Vicar of Wakefield .
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- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 24395
- Title
- A history of the earth, and animated nature.
- Author
- GOLDSMITH, Oliver
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- F. Wingrave, Johnson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1805
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1805 Natural History of Earth Oliver Goldsmith Biology Science Illustrated Birds, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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