A History of British Fishes
by YARRELL, William
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- Hardcover
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1859 British Fish Illustrated Woodcut Engravings Natural History Yarrell 2v SET
The first edition of William Yarrell's "History of British Fishes' was published in 1836 with a supplement added in 1839. This 1859 edition contains descriptions of 260 species with illustrated cuts, and many additional ornamental vignettes. According to Westwood & Satchell
"indispensable in every English Anglers Library as a work of reference. Yarrell was, besides, an angler, and his work contains many useful hints in connection with the sport (WS).
This EXQUISITE 1859 edition is illustrated with 522 woodcut engravings!
Item number: #7732
Price: $599
YARRELL, William
A History of British Fishes.
London: John Van Voorst, Paternoster Row, 1859.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o 2 volumes
o V1: [xxxviii], 675
o V2:[5], 670, [2]
o 522 woodcut engravings
· References: Casey Wood p. 639. Freeman p. 379. Westwood & Satchell pp. 243-44. cfStarkman & Read p. 114. Nissen ZBI, 4488
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~9in X 6in (22.5cm x 15cm)
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- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7732
- Title
- A History of British Fishes
- Author
- YARRELL, William
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Van Voorst, Paternoster Row
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1859
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1859 British Fish Illustrated Woodcut Engravings Natural History Yarrell 2v SETrare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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