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<dl><dd>R.P. = Robert Plot--Cf. Wing</dd>
<dd>The epistle dedicatory signed by Rob. Plot</dd>
<dd>A variant has "Robert Plot" in the statement of responsibility on the t.p.--Cf. ESTC R473650</dd>
<dd>"The price in sheets at the press, nine shillings. To subscribers, eight shillings."</dd>
<dd>With an initial imprimatur leaf: Imprimatur hic liber, cui titulus, The natural History of Oxford-shire. Ra: Bathurst, Vice-Cancellar. Oxon. April. 13. 1676</dd>
<dd>The plates are signed by Michael Burghers</dd>
<dd>Engraved title vignette, head-piece, historiated initial</dd>
<dd>Errata: p. [359]</dd>
<dd>Signatures: [a]p2 sbp4 sA-2Yp4 s2Z-3Bp2 s(last leaf blank)</dd>
<dd>Includes bibliographical references and index</dd>
<dd>Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (2nd ed.)</dd>
<dd>Madan, F. Oxford books</dd>
<dd>English short title catalogue</dd>
<dd>Durling, R.J. NLM 16th cent.</dd>
<dd>extracted picklist</dd>
<dd>SCNHRB copy (39088003006269) has armorial bookplate of John Moore Paget. Inscribed in ink on original 1st front free endpaper: John Paget Newberry 1789</dd>
<dd>SCNHRB copy inscribed on original 1st front free endpaper: L1-1-0 - Lewis Bull, 1790. Inscribed in ink on 2nd front free endpaper: Bull's Librar[y]</dd>
<dd>SCNHRB copy with pencilled note at foot of p. 229. In pencil on original 1st front free endpaper: read soon after purchased</dd>
<dd>SCNHRB copy has typescript slip with bibliographical and biographical information tipped-in</dd>
<dd>SCNHRB copy inscribed on modern front free endpaper: A. Wetmore; in pencil: Birds p. 175. Inscribed A. Wetmore on recto of imprimatur leaf. Bookplate on back paste-down: Smithsonian Institution Libraries, Alexander Wetmore</dd>
<dd>SCNHRB copy in a modern binding of polished calf and taupe linen boards, title in gilt within red leather spine label, marbled edges</dd></dl><br>Subjects: Natural history</div>
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<dl><dd>Plot, Robert, 1640-1696</dd>
<dd>Burghers, Michael, 1647 or 1648-1727, engraver</dd>
<dd>Bull, Lewis, former owner. DSI</dd>
<dd>Paget, John Moore, 1792-1866. former owner. DSI</dd>
<dd>Wetmore, Alexander, 1886-1978, former owner. DSI</dd></dl></div>
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