Various editions of Gilbert White's Natural History of Selbo...

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£40 - £60

Various editions of Gilbert White's Natural History of Selborne, including Gilbert White: 'The Natural History of Selborne. With Notes by Richard Kearton', London, Cassell, 1902, clipped signature of Richard Kearton dated October 30 1909 mounted on title page, 123 ills. from photos complete, orig. cloth gilt; James Fisher (ed.); Gilbert White: 'The Natural History of Selborne', L, Cresset Press, 1960, 2nd impression, signed by James Fisher on title page, b/w wood engraved ills. , original cloth gilt, dust wrapper; Gilbert White: 'The Natural History of Selborne', L, J. White, 1802, 2nd edition, 2 volumes, 4 engraved plates (2 hand-coloured, 2 folding) complete, contemp. half calf gilt very worn, upper boards loose, etc. From the collection of Andrew Pierssené (1929-2025), author, Professor of Environmental Interpretation, and life-long naturalist and book collector. Born in Rugby, and following his graduation from Oxford in 1953 with a Masters degree in English Language and Literature, Andrew was involved in youth work in London, founding the OK club, a charity which is still running. After moving to Norwich in 1964, he became Chairman for the Council for Nature Youth Committee, as well as founding Norfolk Young Naturalists. Throughout his life Andrew amassed an extensive collection of Ornithology and Natural History books, and had a particular skill for acquiring and identifying signed and association copies of various works. He authored the 1998 book ‘Explaining Our World: An Approach to the Art of Environmental Interpretation’, and with his vast knowledge contributed articles for a variety of wildlife, local history and natural history magazines and publications. (8)