April 12, 2024
1860 Rev Gilbert White's Natural History of Selborne UK Birdwatching Ornithology
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1860 or older vintage HardcoverThe Natural History of Selborne, by the Rev. Gilbert WhiteGilbert White FRS (18 July 1720 – 26 June 1793) was a " parson-naturalist ", a pioneering English naturalist and ornithologistSelborne is a village in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire , England. It is 3.9 miles (6.3 km) south of Alton . It is just within the northern boundary of the South Downs National Park , which opened on 1 April 2011. [2] The village receives visitors on almost every day of the year because of its links with the world-famous naturalist , Revd. Gilbert White , who was a pioneer of birdwatching.WikipediaPublisher: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, LondonUsed. Late 19th Century edition of the 18th century Natural History classic, in an edition arranged for young people. 345pp, illustrated. Attractive copy. Very clean with solid binding. Clean boards with minor wear and with bright gilding. Weight, 476g. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tallGift inscription in front dated 1860Covers in nice shape, spine lettering VG, illustrated. Spine slanted and hinges barely starting, more the cheap pastedown paper than the binding itself, which is still tight. Nice copy for probably 160 years old.
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