Title: Common Objects of the Sea Shore - by J.G. Wood, Color Plates, 1912
Description: An attractive early 20th-century natural history volume, Common Objects of the Sea Shore by the Rev. J. G. Wood, published by George Routledge, London, in 1912. Intended as an accessible guide to the flora and fauna of the British coastline, this charming work combines scientific observation with beautifully executed illustrations, making it equally appealing to collectors of natural history and decorative antique books.
The volume is illustrated with 12 full-page color plates after Coleman, depicting a wide variety of marine algae, seaweeds, invertebrates, and other coastal organisms in vibrant chromolithographic colors. In addition, the book contains numerous black-and-white illustrations throughout the text, providing further visual interest and educational value.
Natural history books from this period are increasingly sought after for both their decorative appeal and historical significance. The vivid botanical and marine illustrations also lend themselves well to framing individually.
Condition: Hardback in the original brown cloth binding with embossed decoration to the front cover and gilt lettering to the spine. Binding is strong and sound. The cloth shows only light shelf wear consistent with age. The 12 color plates are complete, bright, and clean. The text pages are fresh with numerous black-and-white illustrations throughout. Overall presented in very good antique condition.
Maker: Rev. J. G. Wood (1827–1889)
Publisher: George Routledge & Sons, London
Date: 1912
Technique: Letterpress with 12 chromolithographic color plates and numerous wood-engraved text illustrations.
Materials: Cloth-bound hardcover with printed paper pages.
Pages: 199
Language: English
Keyword: Natural History, Sea Shore, Marine Biology, Seaweed, Algae, Botanical Illustration, Chromolithograph, J G Wood, George Routledge, Antique Book, Edwardian, Coastal Life, Victorian Science, Marine Illustration, Ocean, Aquarium, Collectible Book, Decorative Book, English Natural History, 1912
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