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(Rev. Griffith) The Natural History of Barbados, f

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Hughes (Rev. Griffith) The Natural History of Barbados, first edition, large paper copy, list of subscribers, double-page engraved map by Thomas Jefferys, 30 engraved plates by Bickham and Ehret, mostly after Ehret, engraved head-pieces, woodcut decorations, with 4pp. Addenda at end but lacking errata slip, light offsetting, subscriber's copy with bookplate of Rev. Charles Lyttleton (Dean of Exeter), contemporary mottled calf, rubbed, rebacked, corners worn, [Great Flower Books p.104; Nissen BBI 950; Sabin 33582], folio, for the Author, 1750.

***Comprehensive natural history of Barbados by the rector of the parish of St.Lucy, depicting palm trees, bananas, a pineapple, fish and crustacea..