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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

William Yarrell, F.L.S., V.P.Z.S.

A History of British Fishes.

Illustrated by 500 Wood-Engravings

Published: John Van Voorst, London, 1841

Edition: Second Edition

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2 Volume Set.

Half-leather over brown boards.

Raised bands and decorative tooled panels.

Morocco labels with gilt title. Speckled page edges.

Illustrated by 500 wood-engravings.

Single name on inside of front cover endpaper.

Slight foxing and some notations on page 465.

Volume 1.

xlvii, 464 pages + illustrations.

Volume 2.

628 pages + illustrations. 

A very important work by William Yarrell on the natural history

of British fishes, freshwater and marine. There are an additional

100 illustrations in this second edition!  

Shipping weight 2000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good - Very Good
  • Size: 20 x 14 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0657087803
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Credit Cards - PayPal - Cheque.
  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


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