Album of pressed marine macroalgae or seaweeds, 19th century, a collection of dried algae specimens, in generally good condition, on approximately 90 leaves (rectos only), most specimens mounted on paper and then tipped onto the page, each leaf with 1 to 3 specimens, a couple of specimens detached, some identified in manuscript, with a few dated (one at rear dated 1962, other dates all 19th century), some pale offsetting and dampstaining, front free endpaper verso with ink stamped initials G.M.B., all edges gilt, cover detached from contents, original red half morocco gilt, rubbed with extremities worn, spine faded, folio (1)
Album of pressed marine macroalgae or seaweeds, 19th century, a collection of dried algae specimens, in generally good condition, on approximately 90 leaves (rectos only), most specimens mounted on paper and then tipped onto the page, each leaf with 1 to 3 specimens, a couple of specimens detached, some identified in manuscript, with a few dated (one at rear dated 1962, other dates all 19th century), some pale offsetting and dampstaining, front free endpaper verso with ink stamped initials G.M.B., all edges gilt, cover detached from contents, original red half morocco gilt, rubbed with extremities worn, spine faded, folio (1)
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