British Marine Algae: Being a Popular Account of the Seaweeds of Great Britain, their collection and preservation

Description:

First edition. Scarce. William Henry Grattann (c.1817-1900), was a keen botanist and also a notable church organist, he died in Torquay. In the introduction Grattann states ‘ The object of this book is to call attention to the beauties of marine vegetation….which either in thoughtlessness or ignorance people cast aside or tread under foot as they wander on the sea shore’.

Freeman 1414

Condition

8vo, orig. cloth, gt., spine worn, rear joint split, spotting to fore edge. Signed presentation copy from the author to Torquay Natural History Society, label to front pastedown, ink stamp to title page.