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The Natural History of Barbados.

The Natural History of Barbados.

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The Natural History of Barbados.

by HUGHES Mr Griffith

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London.: Author, 1750. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. EHRET George Dionysius. In Ten Books. 1st edition, plates & maps complete, a Large Paper Copy. In contemporary paneled calf, heavily marked, modern antique style re-back with gilt tooling and titles in gilt to maroon calf labels, and repairs to outer corners. Internally, thick blue marbled endpapers, hinges strengthened, [16], (vii), [1], [1], 2-250, 251-254, 251-314 pp, [20], notes index and addenda, 1 map, 30 engraved copper plates, 5 illustrations within text, many engraved initials, head and tail pieces, some light browning throughout, and occasional minor stains, occasional heavy offsetting, a few pinhead wormholes to lower inner margins, aeg, ink dedication to ffep, the double paged map is by Thomas Jefferys 43*36cm), includes the interesting 10 page list of subscribers showing some from Virginia. (Folio 41*26 cm) (ESTC T147028. Nissen 950. Sabin 33582. Hunt 536) Hughes, (bap. 1707, d. 1758?), Church of England clergyman and naturalist, published 4 Welsh books in America. Whilst in Barbados, Hughes developed the idea of publishing a book on the island's natural history. In 1743 he visited London with the intention of promoting this work and ingratiated himself with the leading scientists of the day, men such as Sir Hans Sloane and Martin Folkes. Before returning home, he had arranged for the leading artist George Dionysius Ehret to prepare plates for his book. See ODNB.

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
The Natural History of Barbados.
Author
HUGHES Mr Griffith
Illustrator
EHRET George Dionysius
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
Author
Place of Publication
London.
Date Published
1750
Size
Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23&qu
Weight
10.14 lbs
Keywords
Barbados History Griffith Hughes Ehret Carribean

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