A History of the Earth and Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith. Published by Grigg, Elliot and Co. 1848. 621 pages; numerous copperplates. Volume III & IV only of four volumes. Covers birds, fish, camels, raccoons and bears. Original leather boards in poor condition - torn and scuffed with leather loss. Spine label torn. Front board detached. Internally, binding firm; contents unmarked. Title page of volume III damp stained; holes in first two pages of volume IV. Scattered foxing throughout. Please see the photographs. SOLD AS IS.