31st Jul, 2023 10:30

Arts and Antiques

 
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JAMES SOWERBY (1757-1822) 'MINERAL CONCHOLOGY' VOL 1-4 COMPLETE, 1812-1823. An exceptionally rare complete set of four volumes of Sowerby's magnificent and rare work, which ran to sixth volumes with a later seventh. Contemporary red bindings, original boards, detached. 406 hand coloured plates in good condition. Collection of a gentleman of the British Isles

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JAMES SOWERBY (1757-1822) 'MINERAL CONCHOLOGY' VOL 1-4 COMPLETE, 1812-1823. An exceptionally rare complete set of four volumes of Sowerby's magnificent and rare work, which ran to sixth volumes with a later seventh. Contemporary red bindings, original boards, detached. 406 hand coloured plates in good condition. Collection of a gentleman of the British Isles