12th Sep, 2018 10:30 GMT/BST

Books, Maps & Ephemera

 
  Lot 136
 

136

Smith, Rev. Thomas The Wonders of Nature and Art. Printed for J. Walker, 44, Paternoster-Row et al

Smith, Rev. Thomas The Wonders of Nature and Art. Printed for J. Walker, 44, Paternoster-Row et al, 1803-4. 12mo (12 vols). Full contemporary calfs, spine with contrasting morocco lettering pieces gilt roll-tooled board edges; 35 engravings (3 in each vol. except xii). A fascinating and rare early travel series derived from numerous sources and illuminating aspects of natural history, topography and local culture around the world. The series begins in Britain and ends with the Antipodes taking in experiments with salamanders (v), criminal justice in the Congo (viii) and the Constitution of the United States (x).

Sold for £120
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

Boards scuffed and rubbed, II lettering piece lacking section, very slight foxing, staining, creasing etc internally, but generally a very good example of an attractive set.

 


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Auction: Books, Maps & Ephemera, 12th Sep, 2018

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