British Salmonidae
Book Description
                        Published by Decimus, London, 1979, limited edition of 500 copies being a facsimile of the original publication which was issued in parts between 1839 and 1841. This copy number 352. Quarter leather binding with green cloth boards. Title in gilt on large leather patch to front board. Contained in a green slipcase with similar label. Elephant folio, 25.5ins x 19.5ins, marbled endpapers, half title, title page (limitation and printing details to verso) followed by 12 full page colour plates each faced by a page of text. Loosely inserted at the rear is a four page essay by Alwyne Wheeler of the British Museum providing background information on Sir William Jardine and the publishing history of British Salmonidae. Book is Fine. Slipcase is a little rubbed and worn. NB heavy book, very expensive to post overseas.
                    
                                            Dealer Notes
                            stock no: 50629
                        
                                    
                        Author
                        Jardine, Sir William, Bart
                    
                    
                                        
                        Date
                        1979
                    
                    
                                        
                        Binding
                        Quarter leather with cloth boards
                    
                    
                                        
                        Publisher
                        Decimus
                    
                    
                                        
                        Illustrator
                        Sir William Jardine
                    
                    
                                        
                        Condition
                        Fine
                    
                    
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