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Livres anciens et modernes

Hudson, W. H.

The Naturalist in La Plata

1892

195,52 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Détails

Année
1892
Lieu d'édition
London. Chapman and Hall
Auteur
Hudson, W. H.
Edition
First edition, first issue.
Thème
Travel - South America Naturalists Travels
Langues
Anglais
Premiére Edition
Oui

Description

8vo [23 x 15 cm]; viii, 388, 40 [publisher's catalogue dated February 1892] pp, frontis, plates, other illustrations from drwgs, title page vignette of mocking bird. original pictorial cloth, spine title lettering in gilt, edges rubbed, small bookplate of George Ward on front endpaper, corners a bit bumped, very light foxing on some leaves but overall clean very good copy. A picture of this book is available upon requ Payne A5a states that this first edition was printed in 1,000 copies, this copy is the earliest issue with the ads dated February 1892. Wood 393: 'charming work'. Hilton 4835. Spain & Spanish America I, 338. The author describes all aspects of nature in the area, including birds, the pampas, animal weapons, mosquito and parasite problems, music and dance, etc, with attractive illustrations.