The Formation of Vegetable Mould, Through the Action of Worms, with Observations on their Habits
£1,250 · Offered by Adrian Harrington Rare Books
First edition
London: John Murray, 1881. Biology FIRST EDITION. Octavo 20 x 14cm , pp. 2 vii 1 326 2 , publisher's advertisement to rear. With numerous in-text illustrations throughout. Publisher's green cloth, boards blind-ruled, gilt titles to spine. Brown endpapers. With a loose photograph included. Minor, infrequent spotting, mostly to front and rear blanks. Hinges starting. A few faint white marks to boards, spine toned, joints lightly rubbed, gentle edgewear.
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