A HISTORY OF BRITISH FISHES. By William Yarrell. Illustrated by nearly 400 woodcuts. In two volumes. First edition.
1836 1st edition. Two volumes. 8vo (144 x 224mm). Ppxxxviii,408 and viii,472. B/w woodcut illustrations.
The first edition of Yarrell's important work on the natural history of the British fishes, freshwater and marine. "...followed the example of Thomas Bewick's natural history books in its combination of up-to-date scientific data, accurate illustrations, detailed descriptions and varied anecdotes. The wood engraving illustrations were drawn by Alexander Fussell and engraved by John Thompson. The work...became the standard reference work for a generation of British ichthyologists." (Wikipedia).
The first edition of Yarrell's important work on the natural history of the British fishes, freshwater and marine. "...followed the example of Thomas Bewick's natural history books in its combination of up-to-date scientific data, accurate illustrations, detailed descriptions and varied anecdotes. The wood engraving illustrations were drawn by Alexander Fussell and engraved by John Thompson. The work...became the standard reference work for a generation of British ichthyologists." (Wikipedia).
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Book Code
59160
| Author | Yarrell (William). (1784-1856). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 59160 |
| ISBN | B00B9XPIOA. |
| Book Description | Half tan leather over marbled boards, both volumes recently rebacked with red leather spine labels. Corners of boards rubbed and a little minor worming to one volume but generally a very nice set. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1836 |
| Publisher | John Van Voorst. |
| Place | London. |