A Synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with Remarks on their Structure, Functions and Distribution; and Instructions for Collecting and Preserving Specimens. Volume I [II}

Smith, William & West, Tuffen West [Illustrator]

Published by London: Smith & Beck, 1853/56, 1853

About this Item

Two volumes octavo: xxxiii, [3], 89, ??; xxix, [3], 107, [8], 15[catalogue]pp., 7 coloured plates including 2 frontispieces and 62 other plates. Formerly in the library of the Philosophical Society of Glasgow which was dispersed in 1961. Their bookplate and stamps on title pages. Original cloth, Volume I has a replacement spine and the spine of Volume II has been repaired. Good copies, repaired, but sound and complete.

Seller Inventory # NH045

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with Remarks on their Structure, Functions and Distribution; and Instructions for Collecting and Preserving Specimens. Volume I [II}
• Publisher: London: Smith & Beck, 1853/56
• Publication Date: 1853
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good