the playtime naturalist by dr.j.e. Taylor, f.l.s.
with 366 illustrations.
published in 1889 by chat & Windus, piccadilly, London
The Playtime Naturalist
by Dr. J.E. Taylor is an informative guide to natural history.The book encourages the reader to explore and appreciate the natural world around them by detailing the author's own "ventures and never to be forgotten rambles and observations" of objects in the countryside.
the book is a star prize presentation copy awarded from the South Kensington prepatory school London. the book is bound in teal calf leather with an embossed gilt school crest on the front board. there are five raised bands across spine with gilt titles and decoration, some scuffing , the book has marbled edges and marbled end papers. there is a printed presentation label on the inside of the front board.the book is in very good condition.
130mm x 188mm.
