The Life-story of the Adder

Second Hand
Hardcover
Author: Morrison, N.
Published by: Alexander Gardner
Language: English

1st edition. Book Condition: Near Fine.
Very scarce. The contents remain very crisp, clean and bright. The blue cloth boards have a small number of light marks and very slight wear to the top and bottom of spine and the corners. Almost entirely free from spotting and age toning. Attractive owl bookplate of John Nairn Marshall to FEP. Complete with 14 black and white photographic images, including microscopic plates showing blood cells and one of a drawing showing the insides of an adder’s head with the scalp removed. A highly collectible copy of this very scarce interesting and informative work on a much neglected subject.