April 12, 2024
1854 The Aquarium - Wonders of the Deep Sea - P H Gosse - Colour Plates HB
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green lane books The Aquarium: An Unveiling of the Wonders of the Deep Sea by Philip Henry Gosse Hardback published in 1854 by John Van Voorst This is the first book devoted to the aquarium, and the marine biologist author's most popular work, persons would collect specimens from the seashore and add them to their home aquariums. . It was Gosse who coined the name 'aquarium' after considering previous names such as vivarium and aqua-vivarium. Illustrated with six chromo plates on card which has become a little brittle, a couple of plates have small loss to the edge of the card. Also six b/w plates. Pages generally tanned. 278 pages with publisher's catalogue to rear. Rebacked with loss of original cloth over new spine. Boards rubbed, scuffed and tanned with bumped extremities, corners rather worn. Small bookplate on f.e.p, new endpapers. Binding tight where repaired. UK bidders- Cheque/ Postal order Paypal Overseas bidders- Paypal (US cheque in exceptional circumstances, £5 fee) *WE DO NOT ACCEPT MONEY ORDERS* PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY ITEMS WITH A VALUE OF £20 OR OVER WILL BE SENT BY RECORDED DELIVERY/AIRMAIL INSURED. PAYPAL REQUIRE TRACKABLE PROOF OF POSTING SHOULD AN ITEM BE LOST IN THE POST. PLEASE ONLY BID IF YOU ARE HAPPY TO ACCEPT THIS. Price quoted will be: - UK 2nd class or parcel. Overseas airmail, if you would like
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