George Henry Lewes - Sea-side Studies [7 PLATES] - 1858

DESCRIPTION: I present at auction a first edition of a captivating work where scientific observation mixes with remarkable episodes of marine life and coastal exploration: “Sea-side Studies” from 1858. Written by the influential naturalist and thinker George Henry Lewes, this volume is much more than a book: it is a direct window into the curious and adventurous spirit of the Victorian era.

+ A fascinating journey through nineteenth-century marine nature:

Throughout its pages, the author describes with extraordinary vividness the geology of the cliffs, the littoral fauna, the tides, the marine organisms, and the experience of “field” scientific study. The reader accompanies the naturalist in direct observations, as if walking beside him among rocks, tidal pools, and wild coasts.

+ Complete copy with 7 original engraved plates:

The illustrations are not mere ornaments: they are visual documents of great artistic and scientific value that enrich the work and make it a highly sought-after collectible piece.

+ Impactful and memorable episodes:

Among its most discussed contents is the famous account of the sea-lion that devoured a man, a passage told with the drama and precision characteristic of nineteenth-century scientific literature. The author collects testimonies and observations that reflect the untamed power of the marine world and the real danger posed by oceanic creatures in their habitat. This passage, as surprising as it is sobering, illustrates Victorian fascination with wild life and makes the work an unforgettable read.

BEAUTIFUL WORK WITH 7 PLATES. DO NOT LET IT SLIP AWAY.

YEAR OF PUBLICATION: London and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) 1858. 1st EDITION

LANGUAGE: English (Original edition)

SIZE AND PAGINATION: Dimensions: 21 x 14.5 cm. Pagination: Title page + IX + 414 pp. COMPLETE WORK WITH 7 PLATES.

CONDITION: Bound in a precious green half-leather binding with corners, in very good overall condition, as shown in photos. Flat spine decorated with the title of the work in gold, gold motifs inspired by vegetation, and ornamental dotwork, and headband. The interior is in good condition, as shown in photos.

AN ELEGANT COPY. DO NOT LET IT SLIP AWAY.

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