the wonders and beauty of creation The Packet Service made Falmouth

The Packet Service made Falmouth the information hub of the Empire

this tray is a fine example of this punched or chased metalwork decoration

440mm x 385mm

still life on a striped tablecloth 1984 by June miles ( June Feiler )

mounted in a simple glazed frame

the wonders and beauty of creation The Packet Service made Falmouththe wonders and beauty of creation portrayed by Buffon, chateaubriand, Humboldt, Livingstone, ruskin, duffer, Tennent, etc. illustrated with forty engravings on wood. green pictorial cloth binding gilt lettering and gilded edges. spine back edge a little frayed. in very good condition. awarded as a prize in 1875 with hand written dedication on the fly leaf. published by gaul & Inglis around 1865 135mm x 185mm