The Works in Natural History…
The Works in Natural History… comprising The Natural History of Selborne; the Naturalist's Calendar; and Miscellaneous Observations, extracted from his Papers…
London: Printed for J. White by T. Bensley, 1802.
Two volumes, small octavo, frontispiece in each volume, one handcoloured and folding, one folding plate; contemporary ownership inscription on each of the titles, original marbled leather bindings.
Attractive edition of the naturalist's classics
The Rev. Gilbert White (1720-1793), best known for his Natural History of Selborne — the classic of both natural history and English literature – was in close contact with the leading naturalists of the day: Sir Joseph Banks, Thomas Pennant, Daniel Solander, Forster, William Curtis, and Sir Ashton Lever. He followed Cook and Banks' voyage in the Endeavour closely, and later wrote of an ironic twist: "A gent. came the other day, and said he understood that there was a Mr. White who had lately published two books, a good one and a bad one; the bad one was concerning Botany Bay, the better respecting some parish".
The Rev. Gilbert White (1720-1793), best known for his Natural History of Selborne — the classic of both natural history and English literature – was in close contact with the leading naturalists of the day: Sir Joseph Banks, Thomas Pennant, Daniel Solander, Forster, William Curtis, and Sir Ashton Lever. He followed Cook and Banks' voyage in the Endeavour closely, and later wrote of an ironic twist: "A gent. came the other day, and said he understood that there was a Mr. White who had lately published two books, a good one and a bad one; the bad one was concerning Botany Bay, the better respecting some parish".
Provenance: — Nicholl (early signature on title-pages).
Condition Report: Rebacked at an early date, retaining the original labels; joints rubbed.
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