The Writings of Gilbert White of Selborne. Selected and edited with an introduction by H. J. Massingham.
London: The Nonesuch Press, 1938. Royal 8vo. 2 volumes, set. Limited edition. One of 850 copies ('Out of Series'). Original grey buckram, with gilt devices by Ravilious. Top edges gilt, others untrimmed. Folding map at rear of second volume. In slipcase as issued. Wood-engravings by Eric Ravilious, including full page pictorial titles. Slipcase a bit worn. Books fine. Item #8537
The best 20th century edition of Gilbert White's Natural History, beautifully illustrated by Eric Ravilious.
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