Lot 464: Sold for £150 hammer

Estimate £100-£150

Yarrell, William - 'A History of British Fishes', published by John Van Voorst, London, 1841, second edition, two volumes, original full calf boards, marbled end papers, 4to, also Morris, F. O. Rev. - 'A Natural History of British Moths', published by George Bell and Sons, London, 1872, four volumes, original gilt embossed green cloth boards, 4to. (6)

Condition report
Yarrell - both covers in excellent condition. Both bear book plates affixed to inside covers. Slight foxing to front papers. Morris - spines faded, corners very slightly worn. Foxing to first few pages. All bear book plates to inside covers. Overall bright and fresh

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