Author: [Larry McMurtry Collection] Alexander Von Humboldt
Title: Views of Nature
Description:
Alexander Von Humboldt. E. C. Otté, translator. Views of Nature: or Contemplations on the Sublime Phenomena of Creation (Bohn's Scientific Library Series).
London: Henry G. Bohn, 1850. First edition in English. Small octavo. 452pp (indexed); 7pp (Humboldt's Cosmos); 32pp catalogue. Color frontispiece. Publisher's red cloth, stamped in gilt to spine, boards in blind, ads to endleaves.
From the collection of Larry McMurtry, at his home in Archer City, Texas. His book, with personal brand-mark bookplate.
Sunned to spine; extremities gently rubbed and bumped; lightly cracked to joints; front cover starting; light uniform toning throughout. About very good. LMM-265..
Seller ID: 265
Subject: Larry McMurtry Collection, Outdoor/Nature