Natural History, Nature Studies, a collection of 25 assorted...

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Natural History, Nature Studies, a collection of 25 assorted titles, including Fenwick Skrimshire: 'A Series of Essays Introductory to the Study of Natural History', Printed by I. Gold for J. Johnson, 1805, 1st edition, 2 volumes bound in 1, xvi,152pp, xii,195pp, contemporary calf (worn), 19th Century lending library printed label mounted on upper board; Rev. Leonard Jenyns: 'Observations in Natural History', L, J. Van Voorst, 1846, orig. cloth gilt; [by John Leonard Knapp]: 'The Journal of a Naturalist', L, Murray, 1829, 2nd edition, engraved vignette title + 11 leaves of engraved plates (comprising 7 plates, of which 4 double page, and 1 hand coloured), contemp. half calf gilt (worn); plus 22 others, of which 9 by Richard Jefferies, including 'The Gamekeeper at Home', 1878, 1st edition, 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. (25)