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Lot 185
Sale 654 - Fine Books and Manuscripts
May 1, 2019
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GOLDSMITH, Oliver (1728-1774). A History of the Earth and Animated Nature. Glasgow, Edinburgh and London: Blackie & Son, 1857.
2 volumes, 8vo (242 x 152 mm). Hand-colored frontispieces, numerous hand-colored plates. Contemporary half calf gilt (some minor wear to edges and joints).
Later edition, first published in 1774, of Goldsmith's popular work of natural history with frontispiece portraits of Goldsmith and Cuvier.