A natural history of fishes : and of reptiles, insects, waters, earths, fossils, minerals, and vegetables : compiled from the best authorities, and illustrated by a great variety of copper plates, comprising near one hundred figures, accurately drawn from nature, and beautifully engraved.

Jones

1795

[8], 208 pages, [40] leaves of plates : illustrations (engravings) ; 14 cm.

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This is the title page of a book titled "A Natural History of Fishes, and of Reptiles, Insects, Waters, Earths, Fossils, Minerals, and Vegetables." The page details that it is compiled from the best authorities and illustrated by copper plates with near one hundred figures, accurately drawn from nature and beautifully engraved. It also includes publication i Prefatory "advertisement" on p. [iii] signed "S.J."and dated July 1795, citing this book as a companion to his "History of beasts" and "History of birds." Special Collections Eng 18 / Newbery 21047