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sold - Antique Duodecimo 4‑Volume Set – Goldsmith’s History of the Earth (1832 Edition)
sold - Antique Duodecimo 4‑Volume Set – Goldsmith’s History of the Earth (1832 Edition)
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A rare antique History of the Earth and Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith, published 1832 in Glasgow by A. Fullarton & Co., four volumes, duodecimo edition with Captain Thomas Brown notes.
This finely bound four-volume set captures the spirit of early nineteenth-century natural history, uniting Goldsmith’s lyrical prose with careful scientific observation. Elegantly presented in leather, the volumes are illustrated with steel-engraved plates throughout and include an appendix addressing contemporary systems of classification.
The books show honest period wear: slight scuffing to the covers, rubbing at the corners, and foxing to the pages. One folding map remains present, with a tear. A handsome and characterful set, well suited to the serious collector, the natural history enthusiast, or as a striking scholarly presence in an interior.
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Author: Oliver Goldsmith
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Edition: 1832 duodecimo
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Illustrations: Steel‑engraved plates - Illustrated in Black & White
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Condition: Leather binding, scuffing & foxing present
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Extras: One folding map has a tear
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