NATURAL HISTORY OXFORDSHIRE 1677 PLOT 1st FOSSILS PLANTS ANTIQUITIES SHELLS
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:640292 | Non-Fiction Subject: Natural History |
| Author: ROBERT PLOT | Year Printed: 1677 |
| Language: English | Binding: Leather |
| Place of Publication: OXFORD |
THENATURAL HISTORYOFOXFORD-SHIREBeing an Essay toward the Natural HistoryOFENGLAND
By R. P. LL.D.
Printed at the THEATER in OXFORD and are to be had thereAnd in London at Mr. S. Millers at the Star near theWest-end of St. Pauls Church-yard1677
A large volume, bound in full leather, rebound with the original leather relaid to boards. Five raised bands, red title label and gilt titles to spine. Measuring approx. 32cm x 20.5cm x 3.5cm. Lightly scuffed and worn, else... in good condition. Internally there are more recent endpapers to front and rear (small ink number to margin of each). The first and last couple of leaves are a little tatty/frayed to edges. Small portion missing from top of title page, where a name has been removed. Small worm chip to edge of couple of leaves. The plates are lightly grubby, with some scattered spotting/browning. Light (mostly) marginal browning/grubbiness, with the occasional pale foxed patch. Outer page edges are a touch frayed in places. Lacking folding map. A couple of leaves have a pale splash stain. Overall the majority of contents are in reasonable and firm condition for age.
Imprim, title page, [8] I-358 Errata leaf Index [10]
There are 16 full page plates, of fossils, rocks, stones, topography, shells, Animals, Fish etc etc.
"Robert Plot (1640 – 1696) was an English naturalist, first Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford, and the first keeper of the Ashmolean Museum.
He developed an interest in the systematic study of natural history and antiquities, and in 1674, began studying and collecting artefacts throughout the nearby countryside, publishing his findings three years later in The Natural History of Oxford-shire. In this work, he described and illustrated various rocks, minerals and fossils, including the first known illustration of a dinosaur bone which he attributed to a giant (later recognised as the femur of a Megalosaurus)."
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By R. P. LL.D.
Printed at the THEATER in OXFORD and are to be had thereAnd in London at Mr. S. Millers at the Star near theWest-end of St. Pauls Church-yard1677
A large volume, bound in full leather, rebound with the original leather relaid to boards. Five raised bands, red title label and gilt titles to spine. Measuring approx. 32cm x 20.5cm x 3.5cm. Lightly scuffed and worn, else... in good condition. Internally there are more recent endpapers to front and rear (small ink number to margin of each). The first and last couple of leaves are a little tatty/frayed to edges. Small portion missing from top of title page, where a name has been removed. Small worm chip to edge of couple of leaves. The plates are lightly grubby, with some scattered spotting/browning. Light (mostly) marginal browning/grubbiness, with the occasional pale foxed patch. Outer page edges are a touch frayed in places. Lacking folding map. A couple of leaves have a pale splash stain. Overall the majority of contents are in reasonable and firm condition for age.
Imprim, title page, [8] I-358 Errata leaf Index [10]
There are 16 full page plates, of fossils, rocks, stones, topography, shells, Animals, Fish etc etc.
"Robert Plot (1640 – 1696) was an English naturalist, first Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford, and the first keeper of the Ashmolean Museum.
He developed an interest in the systematic study of natural history and antiquities, and in 1674, began studying and collecting artefacts throughout the nearby countryside, publishing his findings three years later in The Natural History of Oxford-shire. In this work, he described and illustrated various rocks, minerals and fossils, including the first known illustration of a dinosaur bone which he attributed to a giant (later recognised as the femur of a Megalosaurus)."
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*Payment Details: We accept Paypal, UK Cheques, Postal Orders, *Shipping: We will gladly ship anywhere in the World, and combine multiple items to reduce postal costs. *Packaging: All our books, will be carefully and securely packaged. We aim to send all items within 48 hours of payment. *Returns Policy: If you are unhappy in any way, for whatever reason, with the transaction or the item, please contact us as soon as possible. Your item is fully refundable without question. *Our Policy: We aim to give detailed and accurate descriptions, and have established a reputation for honesty, quality and reliability, which we hope to continue. We know that sometimes ebay or internet buying can be a bit daunting, so please feel free to ask any questions, ask for more details or images, and we will be happy to help. We are very approachable and want to make this a pleasant experience. TRADE WITH CONFIDENCE
