Lot 63
Cornwall.- Borlase (William) The Natural History of Cornwall, first edition, Oxford, for the Author, 1758.
Hammer Price: £400
Description
Cornwall.- Borlase (William) The Natural History of Cornwall, first edition, folding engraved map with short tear at fold, 28 engraved plates, errata leaf at end, list of subscribers, some foxing and browning, especially to last few leaves, contemporary mottled calf, gilt, rebacked, extremities worn, folio, Oxford, for the Author, 1758.
⁂ A comprehensive account covering the climate, geography, flora, fauna, minerals and mining for tin, iron, copper, silver, lead and gold.
Description
Cornwall.- Borlase (William) The Natural History of Cornwall, first edition, folding engraved map with short tear at fold, 28 engraved plates, errata leaf at end, list of subscribers, some foxing and browning, especially to last few leaves, contemporary mottled calf, gilt, rebacked, extremities worn, folio, Oxford, for the Author, 1758.
⁂ A comprehensive account covering the climate, geography, flora, fauna, minerals and mining for tin, iron, copper, silver, lead and gold.
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