The Common Objects of the Country; British Butterflies; The Common Objects of the Sea Shore; British Ferns and their Allies

Four mid-nineteenth century works of British natural history bound together in a single volume, vibrantly illustrated throughout with colour plates. The first of the four volumes present here is the 1866 'New Edition' of 'The Common Objects of the Country', John George Wood's topographical look at the common objects found in the British countryside.The author takes the reader across the fields, woods, and waters of the country, looking at the beautiful objects, describing them in an approachable non-scientific manner.Illustrated with twelve colour plates by W. S. Coleman. Collated, complete.The second work is an 1862 'New Edition' of W. S. Coleman's 'British Butterflies'.Illustrated with sixteen monochrome plates by the author. Collated, complete.The third work is the 1866 edition of 'The Common Objects of the Sea Shore'.Illustrated with twelve plates by G. B. Sowerby. Collated, complete.The final work is the 1867 'New Edition' of 'British Ferns and their Allies'.Illustrated with twelve colour plates by Coleman. Collated, complete.Rebound in half morocco, with endpapers renewed. Rebound in half morocco, with marbled paper covered boards. Endpapers renewed. Externally, excellent. Back strip a touch age toned, with light rubbing to head of front joint. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned, with light handling marks throughout, and the odd spot. Plates bright. Very Good.…