A BOOK FOR THE SEA-SIDE. With Numerous Engravings.

RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY.

Published by The Religious Tract Society; Depository, 56 Paternoster Row, and 65, St. Paul's Churchyard. [n.d.,c. 1852], London, 1852

Save for Later

From Marrins Bookshop, Folkestone, KENT, United Kingdom

Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars

AbeBooks Seller since August 14, 2012

Association Member:

View this seller's items

View all copies of this book

Buy Used

Price: US$ 39.94 Convert Currency

Shipping: US$ 32.76 From United Kingdom to U.S.A. Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

30 Day Return Policy

Save for Later

About this Item

12mo. 6.5 x 4.5 inches. vii + 275 pp. + [4] pp. publisher's advertisements. Bound in original green cloth, gilt, front board with blind stamped decorated borders enclosing gilt block. Extremities worn, including head and tail of spine, which is darkened and some staining of front board, with front hinge starting to crack. A little browning of margins and occasional foxing. Copy lacks blank first free endpaper. Faded early signature at head of title. Illustrated throughout by wood engravings, including frontispiece (Margate) and chapter heading vignettes. An example of the improving literature for children and young adults published by the Religious Tract Society, founded by Christian Evangelicals in 1799. A study of seashore life, attractively illustrated with wood engravings of plant and animal life, fishing scenes and seaside views, including, Margate, Dover and Pevensey Bay. NATURAL HISTORY/SCIENCE SEASIDE NATURAL HISTORY THE SEA 19TH CENTURY ILLUSTRATED NATURAL HISTORY/SCIENCE. Seller Inventory # 28121

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: A BOOK FOR THE SEA-SIDE. With Numerous ...

Publisher: The Religious Tract Society; Depository, 56 Paternoster Row, and 65, St. Paul's Churchyard. [n.d.,c. 1852], London

Publication Date: 1852

Store Description

Founded by Patrick Marrin's father George in 1946, Marrin's Bookshop has been based in its current Folkestone location since 1963. Patrick has worked in bookselling since 1970. As well as rare antiquarian books, maps and prints, the stock includes a wide range of literature, library sets, travel, history and illustrated books in all fields. We also offer a bookbinding and restoration service. Visitors to the shop are welcome and we exhibit at UK book fairs. A large proportion of our stock can be searched on this website, or at http://www.marrinbook.co.uk.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Marrins Bookshop
United Kingdom

Terms of Sale:

Marrin's Bookshop is a member of PBFA. All entries have been thoroughly researched using the relevant bibliographies and British Library catalogue, DNB, COPAC etc. Any item found to vary from the described state may be returned within 2 weeks of receipt. Postage is extra and overseas customers please state your preference as to air or surface mail. Payment may be made by cheque, Visa or Mastercard or any debit card, Credit or Debit is preferred, or by Sterling transfer to our UK bank account.
Ba...

More Information

Shipping Terms:

Orders usually shipped within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If a book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Payment Methods
accepted by seller

Check Money Order Bank Draft

Add to Wants