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The Marine Botanist; an Introduction to the Study of the British Sea-Weeds. Containing Descriptions of all the Species, and the best Method of Preserving Them.
by GIFFORD, Isabella
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Brighton: R. Falthorp, 1853. Third edition. Small octavo. cxl, 357, [2, errata and publisher's slug], 8 [ads] pp. plus 8 full pages illustrations that look remarkably like nature printing. Illustrated throughout. Publisher's blind-stamped green cloth with gilt spine lettering. Armorial bookplate and some minor extremity wear, else a very good copy.
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- Bookseller
- Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 75905
- Title
- The Marine Botanist; an Introduction to the Study of the British Sea-Weeds. Containing Descriptions of all the Species, and the best Method of Preserving Them.
- Author
- GIFFORD, Isabella
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- R. Falthorp
- Place of Publication
- Brighton
- Date Published
- 1853
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2012
Portland, Oregon
About Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA
Nat DesMarais Rare Books specializes in books on the Sierra Nevada (particularly Yosemite), the Mojave, and California books in general. We also deal in the art of the American West, voyages and travels and nineteenth century literature.
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