Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Donovan, E. (Edward), 1768-1837
Title:
Instructions for collecting and preserving various subjects of natural history, as animals, birds, reptiles, shells, corals plants, &c : together with a treatise on the management of insects in their several states / selected from the best authorities by E. Donovan., F.L.S. author of the Natural histories of British birds, fishes, insects, &c.
Edition:
The second edition.
Published / Created:
London : Sold by F.C. and J. Rivington, No. 62, St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1805.
Physical Description:
[4], 86 p., [2] leaves of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Illustrations unsigned.
Subject Terms:
Natural history -- Great Britain. | Taxidermy -- Great Britain. | Zoological specimens -- Collection and preservation. | Bye and Law -- Printer. | Claneboye, Dufferin V. -- Bookplate. | Thornhill, William Pole -- Autograph, 22nd Dec. 1871. | F. C. and J. Rivington -- Bookseller. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1805.
Contributors:
F., C. and J. Rivington (Firm), bookseller. | Bye and Law, printer.