A new and accurate system of natural history. . In six volumes. Containing, I. The history of quadrupeds, ... II. The history of birds, ... III. The history of fishes and serpents, ... IV. The history of insects. V. The history of waters, earths, stones, ... VI. The history of vegetables, ... By R. Brookes, ...
Richard Brookes (1721-1763)
Category
Books
Date
1771 - 1772
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire
NT 3089604
Summary
Bibliographic description
6v.,plates . 12mo.. Ms. children's scribbles throughout vol. 1.. Provenance: manuscript inscription on front flyleaf of vol. 1: Rowland Winn [i.e.: probably Sir Rowland Winn, 5th Bart.?]. Binding: Eighteenth-century full calf; sewn onto five raised supports; spines gilt; red spine labels [wanting on all save vol. 2]: Brookes's Natural History.
Makers and roles
Richard Brookes (1721-1763)