The Natural History of Oxford-Shire, Being an Essay toward the Natural History of England

by Robert Plot

$2,500 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

First edition

First edition. With engraved title, folding engraved map, and 16 engraved plates. 12 . 358, 12 pp. Folio. Recent half calf and marbled boards. Signature of William Bowes at head of title page. Nice copy with good margins. occasional minor paper flaws. Wing 2586. Item #245776 Robert Plot 1640-1696 was a naturalist, professor of Chemistry at Oxford, and the first keeper of the Ashmolean Musuem.

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