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BROWN, Thomas (1785-1862) - Illustrations of the recent conchology of Great Bri
BROWN, Thomas (1785-1862) - Illustrations of the recent conchology of Great Britain and Ireland. Londra: Smith, Elder and Co., 1844.
Seconda edizione ampliata di questo trattato di conchigliologia britannica e irlandese del naturalista Thomas Brown con le tavole colorate a mano all'epoca.
4to (307 x 241mm). 62 tavole incise in rame mal numerate e colorate a mano (occasionali lievi fioriture). Mezza pelle coeva, titoli e fregi in oro al dorso. Provenienza: Brown of Waterhanghs (exlibris) - Libreria Antiquaria Mediolanum (etichetta).
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BROWN, Thomas (1785-1862) - Illustrations of the recent conchology of Great Britain and Ireland. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1844.
Second augmented edition of this treatise on British and Irish conchology by the naturalist Thomas Brown with plates with contemporary handcolouring.
4to (307 x 241mm). 62 engraved plates wrongly numbered and in contemporary handcolouring (occasional light spotting). Contemporary half calf, spine with titles and decorations in gilt. Provenance: Brown of Waterhanghs (bookplate) - Libreria Antiquaria Mediolanum (bookseller's ticket).