28th Jul, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Books, Maps & Manuscripts

 
  Lot 81
 

81

White (Gilbert). A very large collection of various editions of The Natural History and Antiquities

White (Gilbert). A very large collection of various editions of The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, 19th and early 20th century, approximately 140 in total, all in original cloth (mainly green), and including: Natural History of Selborne and Observations on Nature. With the Text and New letters of the Buckland Edition. Introduction by John Burroughs, Illustrations by Clifton Johnson, London: Macmillan & Co., 1895, 2 volumes (4 copies); Edward Jesse's edition, London Henry G. Bohn, 1854 (6 copies); another printing of Edward Jesse's edition, London: George Bell and Sons, 1907 (6 copies); Buckland's edition, London: Macmillan and Co., 1891 (6 copies); and numerous others similar, including a few Gilbert White-related works such as Martin's bibliography, the lot not collated and sold as seen (qty: approx. 140)

Sold for £400
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 28th Jul, 2021

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