Rambles of a Naturalist on the Shores and Waters of the China Sea: Being Observations in Natural History during a Voyage to China, Formosa, Borneo, Singapore etc made in Her Majesty's Vessels in 1866 and 1867

SKU: 035597
Regular price £695.00 GBP inc. VAT
Uncommon. Contemporary blue calf boards with gilt lettering to spine. Middle Class School Corporation Prize 1872 to front; a little rubbed. Corners are slightly bumped, edges slightly worn. Highly decorated spine is a little faded, 5 raised bands. 3 wood engraved plates. Light spotting to endpapers. FFEP has prize inscription dated 1872, pencil note 'presented by HRH Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lorne', and one additional later small inscription. Pagination: [xiii], 445 pp. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 1098g. (YBP Ref: 035597:1-K4)
  • Author: COLLINGWORTH, Cuthbert
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  • Publisher: John Murray
  • Condition: Very Good
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  • Size: 8vo - over 73/4in - 93/4in Tall
  • Binding: Hardcover
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  • Published Date: 1868
  • Edition: 1st
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  • Language: English