RAY, John.

Philosophical Letters between the late Learned Mr. Ray and several of his Ingenious Correspondents, Natives and Foreigners. To which are added those of Francis Willughby Esq; the Whole consisting of many curious Discoveries and Improvements in the History of Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Insects, Plants, Fossiles, Fountains &c.

Published by W. Derham. Illus. & diagrams in the text. 4 p.l., 376, [10] pp., one leaf of ads. 8vo,cont. panelled calf, spine nicely gilt, red morocco lettering piece on spine. London: W. & J. Innys, 1718. First edition of this valuable collection. Some of the correspondents include Martin Lister, Hans Sloane, Henry Oldenburg, and Edward Lhwyd and the topics discussed reflect Ray's wide range of interests. Fine and handsome copy. This book is somewhat scarce.

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