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1841 A History of the Earth and Animated Nature
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Description
Illustrated, Leather Binding
Complete in one volume.
Goldsmith's fantastic work on natural history, describing the history of the earth alongside its geographical features.
This is a beloved work of natural history, and is prominent in George Eliot's novel 'The Mill on the Floss'.
Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, and fifty-six plates.
Collated, complete.
Written by the noted Irish novelist Oliver Goldsmith, best known for his novel 'The Vicar of Wakefield'.
Bookplate of Mr Hedding of Wyboston to the front paste down, label of Justitia Facitur Bonum to the front paste down.
Condition
In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed, mostly to the boards. Light bumping to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards. Light spots to the fore edge. Front hinge is starting but firm. Two bookplates to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots, mostly to the plates.
Good
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