The Micrographic Dictionary; a Guide to the Examination and Investigation of the Structure and Nature of Microscopic Objects, Vol. I & II Illustrated by 53 Plates and 818 Woodcuts, Containing Figrues of 2680 Objects
by Griffith, J. W. and Arthur Henfrey
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good+
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Franklin, Maine, United States
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London: John Van Voorst. Very Good+. 1883. 4th. Leather Bound. Slightly rubbed corners and along spine seam. Dampstaining on initial and latter pages of both volumes - is not present on bindings and endpapers, or affect the legibility of the text and plates. Previous owner's inscription on second free endpaper. ; Both volumes are in excellent condition - exceptions noted. 3/4 green leather with marbled boards. Bright gilt lettering and five raised bands on the spine. Marbled endpapers and text block all around. Scarce work. ; Color Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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- Title
- The Micrographic Dictionary; a Guide to the Examination and Investigation of the Structure and Nature of Microscopic Objects, Vol. I & II Illustrated by 53 Plates and 818 Woodcuts, Containing Figrues of 2680 Objects
- Author
- Griffith, J. W. and Arthur Henfrey
- Format/Binding
- Leather Bound
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Edition
- 4th
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Van Voorst
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1883
- Keywords
- Science, 19th Century Books, Botany
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- Spine
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- Gilt
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