1895 Wild England of Today C J Cornish First Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! Wild England of To-day and the Wild Life in it C. J. Cornish 1895 Seeley and Co. Limited : London 9" by 6" xiii, [1], 310, [10pp.] SUMMARY A first edition of this exploration of the British countryside and wildlife, with illustrations. First Edition,Illustrated,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,Uncommon Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION First edition, in the publisher's original green cloth binding, with bird motif in gilt to the front board. This work explores a range of places in England's countryside, from the Southern Cliffs to the Yorkshire Fen. To these chapters Cornish investigates how the wild character and the wildlife have been preserved. There are chapters on forests, harbours, swanneries, ponds, lakes, amongst others. With fifteen illustrations and drawings by Lancelot Speed. Collated, complete. With eight pages of recent publications to the rear of the work. CONDITION In the publisher's original green cloth binding, with bird motif in gilt to the front board. Externally, smart, with light rubbing to the extremities, causing slight loss to cloth to the corners. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and the odd mark to boards. Front hinge starting, with cords visible. Rear hinge slightly strained, but holding firm. Internally generally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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