Oysters, And all About Them
Book Description
1st Edition. A comprehensive study of oysters in 2 Vols. Tightly rebound in marble boards and blue leather spine with gold letting to the spines. Ex Reference Lib. Vol 1 Pub 1890,1-642pp, includes Preface and Instructions. Corner has been torn to the half title page. Vol 2 Pub 1891, 643-1370pp. Both Vols (5x7.75)". Camberwell Library stamps to the title pages and further stamps to the rear. This is a study of worldwide oyster culture. Chapters also on artificial oyster culture. Index from page1271-1368. pages1369-1370 is an appendix which is a copy of a fisherman's indenture (John Clarke) from 1704. These are heavy books and may incur extra postage charges. ( Any image available on request.
Author
John R Philpots
Date
1890
Binding
Hardback
Publisher
John Richardson & Co.
Condition
Very Good
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