London, George Routgedge and Sons, (1891) iv, 132 pp. 12mo (11 x 17 cm.). Orginal illustrated cloth (faded, soiled & stained, corners worn and slightly bumped). Withl text illustrations and upwards of 400 illustrations on 12 plates by Tuffen West.
Probably the most popular introduction to microscopy during the Victorian era. First published in 1861 and last time 1949. --(With former owner's inscription on the preface).