Original volume three (of eight) of A History
of the earth and Animated Nature, Third Edition by Oliver Goldsmith. Dublin:
1793. First half of book is devoted to birds, the second half to fish. The are
a total of four full page illustrated prints (title refers to two hundred
illustrations in the set. I don’t see any evidence of prints being extracted
but do not know). ~4.5in x 7.5in. ~358pages
including supplement. If you are interested in old books, newspapers, documents
and paper memorabilia, please check out others items I have for bids. We do
combine, when possible, like items, to save on shipping(3lbs).(9-2-22)
Age and wear indications. Foxing/soiling/staining/toning/tears.
On the whole the contents are in VG- condition .
The leather binding is good condition w wear, rubbing of leather and
scuffing to the boards. Hinges are in
good condition w only surface wear. Rounded corners. Binding is tight. Study
pictures closely to ascertain condition.