Description: Click here to see our other books! Gleanings in Natural History and An Angler's Rambles Edward Jesse 1832-1836 John Murray; John Van Voorst : London 8" by 5" xi [2], 2-313; 321; 310; 318pp SUMMARY The three volume first edition of Edward Jesse's comprehensive study in natural history, accompanied by the first edition of his single volume study of Angling. First Edition,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The first editions of two works from English writer of natural history, Edward Jesse, in uniform half calf bindings. Consisting of Jesse's three volume 'Gleanings in Natural History', and the single volume 'An Angler's Rambles'.Published between 1832 and 1835, Jesse's three volume study of natural history is illustrated with one plate to volume I, one folding facsimile plate to volume II, and frontispiece and one further plate to volume III. Collated, complete.Jesse's single volume 'An Angler's Rambles', published in 1836, features a small number of vignette illustrations, and contains charming reflections on nineteenth century fishing and country life, featuring also a chapter on the role of cricket in village life, and the history of the game.With the armorial bookplate of Edward Griffiths of Newcourt to each front pastedown, and the former owner's bookplate of Alan Thornton of Witney to each front free endpaper. CONDITION In half calf bindings, with paper covered boards. Significant fading to back strips, with minor rubbing to back strip head and tail. Light rubbing to boards, most concentrated to volumes I and II. Armorial bookplates to front pastedowns, with former owner's bookplates to front free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, with the odd spot, most concentrated to rear of volume I. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Sports and Recreation
Publisher: John Murray; John Van Voorst
Author: Edward Jesse
Binding: Leather
Subject: Natural History
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1832
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
