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. 10¾x8, calf backed 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: Front cover detached, large chip from head of spine; overall browning, foxing and offsetting to plates, occasional foxing to text; else very good. Item number: 184446
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. 10¾x8, calf backed 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: Front cover detached, large chip from head of spine; overall browning, foxing and offsetting to plates, occasional foxing to text; else very good. Item number: 184446
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