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Hibberd, Shirley

The Book of the Aquarium [with] The Book of the Marine Aquarium; or Practical Instructions on the Formation, Stocking, and Management in all Seasons, of Collections of Marine and River Animals and Plants

1869

240,64 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Anno di pubblicazione
1869
Luogo di stampa
London. Groombridge and Sons
Autore
Hibberd, Shirley
Soggetto
Nature - Marine & Fresh Water Biology aquariums
Lingue
Inglese

Descrizione

12mo [17 x 11 cm]; 2 volumes bound in one, vi, [i] 134; iv, [i], 128, [viii, ads] pp, frontis in each volume, numerous other wood-engraved illustrations including full-page. original cloth with title lettering on spine and cover, spine faded and a bit rubbed at edges, but lettering clear, light wear, else a very good copy, interior clean and unmarked. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Freeman 1662 and 1663. The two books, two of the earliest books published on aquariums, were originally issued in 1856 with only 48 and 50 pages respectively and is here issued bound in one volume with each volume greatly expanded. Hibberd was a major writer on gardening and nature topics of the period. The illustrations included several of Victorian aquariums, including the frontis.

Edizione: a new edition, revised and enlarged.
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