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The Micrographic Dictionary; a Guide to the Examination and Investigation of the Structure and Nature of Microscopic Objects
by Griffith, J.W. And Arthur Henfrey
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- Seller
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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About This Item
London: John Van Voorst, 1875. Octavo. Third edition of which an additional 100 pages of new matter. The original articles have been revised according to modern researches and views. The plates have all been newly engraved by copper for a sharper image and three new plates have been added and several of the original plates have been re-arranged and improved. One volume extended into two with plates following the end of volume two. 845pp., 48 full page plates (some in color) overleaf with text and 812 woodcuts. A handsome set bound in maroon cloth, spine lettering gilt, edges speckled red, internally clean and bright without foxing, spines faded. An exceptionally nice set.
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- Bookseller
- Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 022178
- Title
- The Micrographic Dictionary; a Guide to the Examination and Investigation of the Structure and Nature of Microscopic Objects
- Author
- Griffith, J.W. And Arthur Henfrey
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- John Van Voorst
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1875
- Keywords
- Microscope Animals insects Color Plate Science
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About the Seller
Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
Biblio member since 2006
Scottsdale, Arizona
About Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
Alcuin Books located in Old Town Scottsdale is a store with 15,000 serious books for the collector or scholar. We have ample parking in front of the store for those who wish to browse our holdings.
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Edges
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- Cloth
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- Spine
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- Octavo
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- New
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