The Naturalist in Vancouver Island and British Columbia
London: Richard Bentley, 1866. First Edition. Hardcover. Two volumes. 8vo. Pp. xi, [3], 358; vii, [3], 375. Frontis. black & white illustrations. Appendix. Bookplate on front pastedown, tipped-in over lending library bookplate ("Bradford Library and Literary Society;" no other library markings). Bound in green cloth with gilt lettering stamped on spine, gilt illustration of a fish stamped on front board, and decoration stamped on rear. Slight edge-wear and light rubbing to boards, tissue guard at Vol. I frontis. detached. Very Good. Item #11331
Lord was a British veterinarian who served in the Crimean War prior to emigrating to Canada. There, he served on the British British North American Boundary Commission. A handsome, well preserved set. SABIN 42035.
Price: $600.00