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NORTH, Roger (1653-1734). A treatise on fish and fish-ponds. London: Goodwin, 1830.
First edition enriched with coloured plates, which had previously been published in black and white in The History of Esculent Fish, printed in 1794. This work by Roger North, 4th Baron North, lawyer, member of parliament and passionate breeder of edible fish, combines scientific and artistic expertise to provide a detailed and accurate description of various fish species.
Folio, (327 x 235mm). 17 (of 18, missing the second plate of Eleazar Albin's 'Mackarel' dated 1735) hand-coloured engraved plates of fish from drawings by the Albin family of draughtsmen (Eleazer, Elizabeth and Fortin) (occasional spotting). Contemporary binding with morocco spine, gilt title (some wear). (1)
Folio, (327 x 235mm). 17 (of 18, missing the second plate of Eleazar Albin's 'Mackarel' dated 1735) hand-coloured engraved plates of fish from drawings by the Albin family of draughtsmen (Eleazer, Elizabeth and Fortin) (occasional spotting). Contemporary binding with morocco spine, gilt title (some wear). (1)
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500
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[BINDING] CICERO, Marcus Tullius (106-43 BC). Epistolarum familiarium. Lyon: Gryphius, 1551.
[BINDING] CICERO, Marcus Tullius (106-43 BC). Epistolarum familiarium. Lyon: Gryphius, 1551.
ESTIMATE € 600 - 1,000
