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The Writings of Gilbert White of Selborne. In two volumes.
by White, Gilbert and edited by H. J. Massingham
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine /Slipcase
- Seller
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About This Item
London: The Nonesuch Press 1938. Large 8vo.Illustrated. 2 volumes in slipcase. xxxi, 311; viii, 356 pp. Publisher's gilt-decorated grey cloth. Gilt lettering and decoration to spines. Top edge gilt. In marbled paper-covered slipcase. Illustrated title-pages and illustrations throughout by Eric Ravilious. Folding map at rear of volume two. Slipcase worn and with some splitting and tape to the edges. Spines faded with signs some light rubbing of rubbing at the edges. Some minor white marks to the rear of volume 2, but binding overall in lovely condition. Internally very clean. Bookplates to the front pastedowns of each volume belonging to Richard Archer, who was director at the Chapin Library at Williams College, Massachusetts. . Near Fine. Cloth. 1938.
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- Bookseller
- Foster Books - Stephen Foster, ABA, ILAB, PBFA
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 71659
- Title
- The Writings of Gilbert White of Selborne. In two volumes.
- Author
- White, Gilbert and edited by H. J. Massingham
- Illustrator
- Ravilious, Eric
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Slipcase
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Nonesuch Press 1938
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1938
- Size
- Large 8vo.Illustrated
- Keywords
- Eric Ravilious,Gilbert White,Selborne,Natural,History
- Bookseller catalogs
- Illustrated; Natural History;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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