The Sea Shore, C. M. Yonge — 1st Edition

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The Sea Shore, C. M. Yonge — 1st Edition

Name: The Sea Shore, C. M. Yonge — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4558
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Publication: London, Collins, 1949

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [xvi], 311.

Condition Report: Very Good. The book is tightly bound in its original green cloth, which remains notably bright and free from significant shelf-wear. The gilt lettering on the spine is sharp and unoxidised. Internally, the pages are clean with only minor, age-appropriate toning, maintaining a crispness throughout the text block. The dust jacket is unclipped, retaining the original '21s. net' price on the front flap, but exhibits some edge wear, minor chipping to the extremities, and tape residue to the verso. Despite these superficial jacket flaws, the volume presents beautifully as a solid, well-preserved example.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition of the twelfth volume in the celebrated New Naturalist series. The volume explores British marine environments and forms a foundational text in the study of natural history.

The iconic dust jacket design, a hallmark of the series, was executed by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis, whose initials and date 'CARE 47' can be found integrated into the cover art. The front free endpaper bears the neat, contemporary ownership signature of 'G. C. Williams'. First editions from this series, particularly those retaining their original, unclipped dust jackets, remain consistently sought after by collectors of British natural history.

In The Sea Shore, distinguished marine biologist C. M. Yonge offers a comprehensive and captivating exploration of British coastal ecosystems. From rock pools teeming with crustaceans to the intricate lives of sea-anemones and molluscs, Yonge masterfully details the flora and fauna that inhabit the boundary between land and sea. Written with both scientific rigour and accessible prose, this foundational work remains a vital and vivid portrait of marine natural history, perfectly encapsulating the educational mission of the New Naturalist series.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: C. M. Yonge

Book Publisher: Collins

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Natural History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 311

Book Publication Year: 1949

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Clifford and Rosemary Ellis

Book Series: The New Naturalist

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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