Arthur S. Pennington — British Zoophytes

London, L. Reeve & Co. 1885 . First edition. Cloth. First edition of this beautifully illustrated, comprehensive guide to British hydroida, actinozoa and polyzoa from Arthur S. Pennington. First edition.In publisher's original maroon cloth binding with gilt detail.Featuring 24 monchrome plates to the rear of the book, including Plate I bound as the frontispiece. Collated, complete.Followed by 16 pages of publisher's advertisements.With tipped-in letter from previous owner dated 1905.From British writer and expert, Arthur Stuart Pennington. This work explores the hydroida, actinozoa and polyzoa found in Britain, Ireland and the Channel Islands. Pennington comprises an extensive but intuitive guide with descriptions and classifications of various species. He notes in the preface that the illustrations are courtesy of his wife, most of which are representations of his own specimen cabinet. In publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very nice. Minor bumping and rubbing, most noticeble to the spine, joints and spine tips. Internally, firmly bound. Signature from previous owner to half-title page and tipped-in letter from previous owner dated 1905. Small closed tears to first free endpaper. Pages generally bright and clean with slight spotting concentrated towards the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not stated. Very Good .