Insectivorous Plants
by Darwin, Charles (Revised by Francis Darwin)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good plus/Not called for>
- Seller
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Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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About This Item
London: John Murray, 1888. 2nd Edition . Hardcover. Very Good plus/Not called for>. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Illustrated . The second edition revised and corrected by Darwin's son Francis. There is nothing to indicate that this isn't a first issue of the second edition. A lovely copy in a school presentation tree calf binding with gilt designs and titles. Written presentation inscription to J.M.Child. There is some rubbing to the spine.Attractive bookplate of previous owner (Ex Libris. J.M.Child) Marbled end papers and edges.Apart from some foxing spots to preliminaries this copy is remarkably clean. Binding firm and tight.
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- Bookseller
- James Howell Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000511
- Title
- Insectivorous Plants
- Author
- Darwin, Charles (Revised by Francis Darwin)
- Illustrator
- Illustrated
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good plus
- Jacket Condition
- Not called for>
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1888
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
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About the Seller
James Howell Rare Books
Biblio member since 2021
Dublin, Dublin
About James Howell Rare Books
James Howell Rare Books has been selling Rare, Antiquarian,Modern Firsts and Out of Print books since 2006.We are mainly an online business but we also exhibit at the monthly " Antique Fairs Ireland" fairs in Dublin.We are regular guest exhibitors at the Dublin P.B.F.A. fair held in Dublin each October.We have exhibited at the Etc Fairs in London We exhibit at the Dublin Horse Show (Antiques Hall) in August each year selling mostly equestrian books and prints.
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- Gilt
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- Calf
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- Rubbing
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- Tight
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- Spine
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