Actinologia Britannica: A History of the British Sea-Anemones and Corals

Description:

First edition. This study of the British sea-anemones and corals, which at the time was the first detailed investigation of the group, is one of Gosse's most important scientific works. Erratum slip for original Pt III tipped in facing p. 1.

Freeman & Wertheimer 108, case c.

Condition

8vo, orig. green cloth, rubbed with minor wear to extremities, dec. gt design of coral incorporating title to front board and spine, black-ruled frame and border to front board. Occasional minor foxing. A bright copy. Recent owner's decorative bookplate.