THROUGH GLADE AND MEAD: A Contribution to Local Natural History.
Worcester, MA: Putnam, Davis and Co., 1894. First edition, 1/ 35 copies on large paper (this #14). 4to. xii, (2), 332 pp. 14 illustrations from photographs by J. C. Lyford, plates, illustrated paper onlay on title page. Following the development of plant life and other features of the natural world in Worcester County, Massachusetts, through the seasons from early spring to fall, with appendices recording lists of flora, trees, and shrubs of the county. Inscribed on the front endpaper "To / Susan P. Player / from Alex. H. Vinton / Xmas. 1894"; Vinton (1852-1911) was the first bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts (1902-1911) and served as rector of All Saints Church in Worcester (1884-1902). Very good copy, the fore-edge untrimmed. Original tan textured cloth, printed paper spine label. (11235). Item #65380
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