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.
