Title: The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, in the County of Southampton Author: White, Gilbert Place: London Publisher: T. Bensley Date: 1789 Description: [2], v, 468 + [12] index & [1] errata pp. Illustrated with 9 copper-engraved plates, including the folding frontispiece; 2 engraved title-pages. (4to) 9¾x7¾, modern black half morocco and marbled boards. First Edition. First edition of White's oft-reprinted Natural History of Selborne, probably the most famous work on natural history by an Englishman of the late 18th century. American poet James R. Lowell said of the book: "...For me it has gained in charm with years. Open the book where you will, it takes you out of doors. In our broiling July weather one can walk out with this genially garrulous Fellow of Oriel and find refreshment instead of fatigue. In simplicity of taste and natural refinement he reminds one of Walton; in tenderness towards what he would have called the brute creation, of Cowper." Lot Amendments Condition: Light foxing, some offsetting of plates to text; else very good in a fine modern binding. Item number: 195368
Title: The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, in the County of Southampton Author: White, Gilbert Place: London Publisher: T. Bensley Date: 1789 Description: [2], v, 468 + [12] index & [1] errata pp. Illustrated with 9 copper-engraved plates, including the folding frontispiece; 2 engraved title-pages. (4to) 9¾x7¾, modern black half morocco and marbled boards. First Edition. First edition of White's oft-reprinted Natural History of Selborne, probably the most famous work on natural history by an Englishman of the late 18th century. American poet James R. Lowell said of the book: "...For me it has gained in charm with years. Open the book where you will, it takes you out of doors. In our broiling July weather one can walk out with this genially garrulous Fellow of Oriel and find refreshment instead of fatigue. In simplicity of taste and natural refinement he reminds one of Walton; in tenderness towards what he would have called the brute creation, of Cowper." Lot Amendments Condition: Light foxing, some offsetting of plates to text; else very good in a fine modern binding. Item number: 195368
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