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White (Gilbert). The Works, in Natural History..., comprising the Natural History of Selborne; The Naturalist's Calendar; and Miscellaneous Observations, extracted from his Papers. To which are added, a Calendar and Observations, by W. Markwick, 2 volumes in one, London: J. White 1802, half-title to first volume inscribed 'Davies Giddy Esq. with the Author's Respect. William Eversfield Esq. of Catsfield in Sussex (formerly Markwick), Dec the 14th 1888', bookplate of Trelissick Library bookplate to upper pastedown, 19th-century half calf gilt by J. Gill of Penryn, spine lightly rubbed, 8vo, together with: [Pluche, Noël Antoine ]. Spectacle de la Nature: or Nature Display'd. On such Particulars of Natural History as were thought most proper to Excite the Curiosity, and Form the Minds of Youth, Translated from the original French by Mr. [Samuel] Humphreys, volumes 1 & 2 only (of 4) in one, 3rd edition, corrected, London: J. and J. Pemberton, R. Francklin and C. Davis, 1736, title in red and black, 23 engraved plates only (some folding and repaired), modern calf-backed marbled boards, 8vo, [Aikin, John]. The Woodland Companion; or, A Brief Description of British Trees, with some account of their uses..., 3rd edition, corrected, London: Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1820, 28 engraved folding plates, some offsetting, contemporary marbled boards with modern black morocco reback spine, 12mo, Stillingfleet (Benjamin). Miscellaneous Tracts relating to Natural History, Husbandry, and Physick. To which is added the Calendar of Flora, 2nd edition, London: R. and J. Dodsley, S. Baker and T. Payne, 1762, 11 engraved plates, early manuscript notes to front endpaper, contemporary calf, joints and head and foot of spine repaired, 8vo, [Aikin, John]. The Natural History of the Year. Being an enlargement of Dr. Aikin's Calendar of Nature. By Arthur Aikin, 3rd edition, London: J. Johnson 1805, folding engraved plate at rear, some pencil annotations, endpapers renewed, contemporary sheep, rebacked, board edges worn, 16mo in 8s, plus five other volumes related, 18th-19th century publications (Quantity: 10)