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Offered here is an early American edition of Oliver Goldsmith’s classic natural history work:An History of the Earth and Animated Nature
By Oliver Goldsmith
Volume I
Philadelphia: Printed for Mathew Carey, No. 118 Market Street
May 12, 1795A substantial 18th-century American printing in its original full leather binding with red morocco spine label. An attractive survivor from the early years of the United States, published by renowned Philadelphia printer and publisher Mathew Carey.Details:* Published 1795
* Volume I only (from the four-volume set)
* Original full leather binding
* Red leather spine label
* Numerous engraved illustrations/plates
* Approx. 8vo format
* Complete title page presentCondition:* Heavy age and handling wear to the original leather binding
* Loss and wear at the head of the spine
* Scuffing and rubbing throughout covers
* Binding remains intact and solid
* Text block generally tight
* Pages exhibit expected age toning and scattered foxing
* Illustrated plates present
* Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the descriptionThis is a genuine 18th-century American imprint produced during the administration of George Washington and less than twenty years after the Declaration of Independence. A desirable addition for collectors of early American books, natural history, science, Philadelphia imprints, and Mathew Carey publications.Ships securely packed and fully insured.
