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Rare and modern books

Desmond, Ray

Great Natural History Books and their Creators

2003

28.20 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Year of publication
2003
Place of printing
London. The British Library and Oak Knoll Press
Author
Desmond, Ray
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
Nature - General Art
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

4to [29.5 x 22 cm]; 176 pp, pictorial colored title page, numerous illustrations, mostly in color, reproduced from the original copies in the British Library & elsewhere, bibliography, index. original green cloth, gilt spine title lettering, dj, very fine, clean, unmarked and unused. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The former chief librarian at the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, winner of natural history awards, and author of many natural history books, describes the great books by Audubon, Thornton, Sibthorp, Besler, etc, beautifully illustrated and well-written.