Goldfish Breeds and other Aquarium Fishes: Their Care and Propagation. A Guide to Freshwater and Marine Aquaria, their Fauna, Flora and Management

Pp. 385; color frontispiece of goldfish, 240 text-figures (line-drawings of goldfish, aquatic plants and other aquarium life – mostly from woodcuts).  Publisher’s original dark green ribbed cloth, lettered in gilt on the front cover, and with original printed paper label on the spine, sm 4to.  This is the rare first edition of this classic early aquarium book.  The volume includes coverage of both aquariums and terrariums.  No ownership marks and few signs of use.  Scarce.