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The natural history and antiquities of selborne title page of 18 edition author gilbert white country england genre natural history publisher benjamin white publication date 1789 the natural history and antiquities of selborne, or just the natural history of selborne is a book by english naturalist and ornithologist gilbert white. And the naturalists calendar every thing relating to the family of gilbert white must be interesting. More information about this seller contact this seller 26. The natural history of selborne gilbert white edited by anne secord. The natural history and antiquities of selborne, and a. The natural history and antiquities of selborne nature. The natural history and antiquities of selborne, in the county of southampton, first edition, engraved title vignette, large folding map handcoloured in outline and 31 plates 19 doublepage by vivares, godfrey and others, folding printed genealogical table, errata leaf, some offsetting onto text, frontispiece with short repair, contemporary tree calf, rebacked preserving original gilt. It has been continuously in print since then, with nearly 300 editions up to. The 1879 edition of the natural history of selborne first published 1789 was edited by george c.
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A handsome copy of gilbert whites the natural history of selborne. The natural history of selborne is based on his correspondence with two distinguished naturalists, thomas pennant and daines barrington. The natural history and antiquities of selborne, in the county of southampton. It has been continuously in print since then, with nearly 300 editions up to 2007. Whites selborne is arranged into three sequences of letters, those addressed to pennant and to barrington forming the natural history portion of the volume, the remainder forming an. Additional formats may also be available from the main gutenberg site. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Editions of the natural history of selborne by gilbert white. The natural history of selborne, and the naturalists calendar, edited by g. The natural history of selborne by gilbert white 2017. The natural history of selborne by gilbert white, paperback. Davies and published together with the antiquities of selborne and some other texts by gilbert white. Natural history of selborne bauman rare books first.
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