1805 Natural History of Earth Oliver Goldsmith Biology Science Illustrated Birds

1805 Natural History of Earth Oliver Goldsmith Biology Science Illustrated Birds

“I love everything that is old; old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wines.”

― Oliver Goldsmith, The Vicar of Wakefield

While mostly known for his novels and plays, Oliver Goldsmith composed an impressive and extensive history of biology and natural science – ‘A History of the Earth.’ This 6-volume set includes histories of birds, insects, mammals, and fish, and compares them and their importance to the universe. This 1805 edition contains more than 100 impressive illustrations of animals!

Item number: #24395

Price: $750

GOLDSMITH, Oliver

A history of the earth, and animated nature.

London: F. Wingrave, Johnson…1805.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages; 6 volumes
  • Each volume individually paginated
  • Filled with 109 engraved, numbered plates throughout
• References: Lowndes 909
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~8.5in X 5.5in (22cm x 14cm)

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