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The Marine Botanist; an Introduction to the Study of the British Sea-Weeds ; containing Descriptions of all the Species, and the best Method of Preserving them
by Gifford, Isabella
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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About This Item
Brighton: R. Folthorp. 1853. 3rd edition, sm. octavo, pp.xl, 357, (8, adverts), col fronts., and col and b&w plates t/out by W. Dickes, bookseller's ticket, contemporary signature on ffep (C.J. Cooper), book-plate of scientist and chemist 'Anthony Michaelis', light foxing fronts and t.p., o/w clean, orig dec green bds, spine faded, small split along upper spine, cnrs. bumped, very good condn. Full-page illustrations of algae and sea-weeds 3rd edition. Decorated Cloth.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Muir Books
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 96255
- Title
- The Marine Botanist; an Introduction to the Study of the British Sea-Weeds ; containing Descriptions of all the Species, and the best Method of Preserving them
- Author
- Gifford, Isabella
- Illustrator
- W. Dickes (Illus.)
- Format/Binding
- Decorated Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- 3rd edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- R. Folthorp
- Place of Publication
- Brighton
- Date Published
- 1853
- Keywords
- England, Illustrated, Marine, Marine Biology, Preservation, Sea-weeds
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About the Seller
Muir Books
Biblio member since 2006
Perth, Western Australia
About Muir Books
MUIR BOOKS. Western Australia's largest and leading rare, secondhand, antiquarian and out of print bookshop, established in 1973 and managed by Rob & Janet Muir together with Tara Surry. We have over 50,000 books in stock. We are located in Perth (precinct of Northbridge), walking distance from the State Library, Art Gallery and Museum.
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