The natural history and antiquities of Selborne, . in the county of Southampton: with engravings, and an appendix. [...].
Gilbert White (1720 - 1793)
Category
Books
Date
1789
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3048756
Summary
Bibliographic description
v,[3],468,[i.e. 466],[14]p.,[8] plates, (2 folding) . 4to.. Not identified in 1768 catalogue. In this copy the halftitle for 'Natural history of Selborne' is bound-in prior to the general title page.. Provenance: . Provenance: Bookplate on front pastedown: Armorial: William earl of Stamford and Baron Grey of Groby: William Grey, 9th earl of Stamford (1850-1910). manuscript label pasted onto front board: William Grey from his affectionate father Francis Henry White youngest nephew of the author St. James's Day 1849 [i.e.: to William Grey (1819-1872) from Francis Henry White (1781-1864)].. Binding: Tree calf; rebacked, spine entirely replaced, spine label retained: 'White's hist of Selborne'.
Makers and roles
Gilbert White (1720 - 1793)