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Edwards, Arthur M.

Life Beneath the Waters; or, the Aquarium in America

1858

240.64 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Year of publication
1858
Place of printing
New York. H. Bailliere
Author
Edwards, Arthur M.
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
Nature- Marine & Fresh Water Biology aquarium
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

12mo [19.5 x 13.5 cm]; xii, [13]- 168, [169]-170 pp, 10 plates, frontis, other illustrations from woodcuts, index. original blind-stamped and pictorial cloth, gilt title lettering on cover and spine, spine bit faded, spine ends frayed, front blank endpaper removed, light blind-stamps on plate margins, good sound copy. A picture of this book is available upon request b One of the first books on aquariums published in the US. The illustrations show early or Victorian aquariums and as suitable plants, fish, animals. The book covers both fresh-water and marine aquariums. The ads at the back describe relevant books.
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