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Goldsmith’s Natural History, abridged for school use and written by Mrs. Pilkington, revised by a teacher of Philadelphia. Published in Philadelphia by M. Polock, No. 6 Commerce St., 1854.
Classic 19th-century educational natural history text illustrated with engraved plates throughout. Includes animal engravings such as the dodo, eagle, and other wildlife, reflecting the period’s early scientific and educational approach to zoology and classification.
Original mid-19th-century binding with gilt spine title “Goldsmith’s Natural History.” The book includes an Appendix explaining the classification of Linnaeus, intended for classroom instruction.
Front endpaper bears an 1866 ownership inscription reading: “Henry Coeur from Uncle Benj., Aug. 2, 1866.” A later Philadelphia address label is also present on the pastedown.
A desirable early American school natural history book with engravings, appealing to collectors of Victorian science, natural history, antique schoolbooks, and early zoological illustration.
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