Oliver Goldsmith' s famous work with introduction by Baron Cuvier and a life of the author by Washington Irving, bound by H Alden Oxford and published by A Fullerton in two volumes. Volume First - part 1 History of the Earth, part 2 History of Quadrupeds Volume Second - part 3 - History of Birds, part 4 - History of Fishes, part 5 - History of Frogs, Lizards and Serpents, part 6 - History of Insects. Half green morocco, dark green boards, decorated spine with five raised bands, gilt titles on red panels, Profusely illustrated, 72 vibrant hand coloured plates. Bindings tight, head and tail of spine shelf worn, mild bruising of corners, occasional penciled scribbles. Very good condition. Possible provenance given by inscription on rear free end papers: signature 'C Hardworth(?) Golledge' plus note 'Dear Grandpa's Book. Given to his darling John on his eighth Birthday by his loving Grandma Golledge Jan 28th 1942'.