1861 Common Objects of the Microscope Rev. J. G. Wood Tuffen West First Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! Common Objects of the Microscope Rev. J. G. Wood [John George Wood] 1861 Routledge, Warne, and Routledge : London 7" by 4.5" iv, 132pp. [3] SUMMARY A first edition copy of John George Wood's illustrated guide to using the microscope, with illustrations by Tuffen West. First Edition,Illustrated Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work in the publisher's original pictorial boards. Previous owner's ink inscription to the front free end paper. Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece, many in-text engraved vignettes, and eleven engraved plates to the rear by Tuffen West (1823-1891). John George Wood, or Reverend J. G. Wood (1827-1889), was an English writer whose successful work popularised natural history in the nineteenth century. Following an introduction to the microscope, Wood describes the structures of over four hundred specimens from animals, vegetables, and minerals. CONDITION In the publisher's original pictorial boards. Externally, sound, remaining bright to the boards though bumped to the extremities. Lacking the backstrip. Small marks to the boards. Rear hinge is tender but held by webbing. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall Condition: Good Only 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

Price: 64.8 GBP

Location: Bath

End Time: 2025-01-20T16:03:51.000Z

Shipping Cost: 20.05 GBP