A Natural History of Selborne by Gilbert White 1988 Century Publishing New Edition with engravings English History Natural History books

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This is a near fine (almost like new) hardcover. 1988 Century Publishing New Edition. This copy is still crisp and clean inside and out. The pages are crisp and clean inside. The red cloth hardcover boards feature bird design along with illustrated front with title/author. The hardcover boards are also near fine with only a hint of shelf wear. This copy includes a pamphlet from Saint Mary Selborne and three postcards: two of Jane Austen's house and one of St Mary's Church in Selborne, Hampshire. Super octavo book size or 8" x 10" with 256 pages including index.

The Natural History of Selborne by Gilbert White was first published in 1789 by Gilbert's brother. Gilbert White was a naturalist, ecologist and ornithologist. Over 20 years he documented the wonders of nature in Selborne, Hampshire England. The village still receives visitors today that are tracing the authors nature writings and natural history. This edition has been edited by Richard Mabey.

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