The naturalist's library

by William Jardine

$7,500 · Offered by Rulon-Miller Books

Edinburgh, London et al. : W. H. Lizars, 3, St. James' Square, et al., n.d., 1845-6 . Second edition, small 8vo, 40 volumes, contemporary quarter green morocco over marbled boards, gilt-paneled spines in 5 compartments, gilt-lettered direct in 2; some scuffing and wear to the extremities, otherwise a very good, sound set. Bookplate of James Mead, Curator Emeritus of Marine Mammals at the Smithsonian. Comprising Birds in 14 volumes; Mammals in 13

• Binding: Leather

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