Dictionary of natural history terms with their derivations, including the various orders, genera, and species.

FIRST EDITION. 8vo., bound in green cloth gilt, [vii] + 584pp + 16pp publisher's adverts. Sale receipt dated 1863 fixed to rear pastedown, a few pencil notes to ffep, foxing to edges plus occasionally throughout - heaviest to first and last few pages, slight scuffing to edges of front board. Overall a Good, sound copy.