A HISTORY OF BRITISH FISHES. By William Yarrell, F.L.S., V.P.Z.S. Third edition, edited by Sir John Richardson, C.B. Illustrated by 522 wood-engravings.

(1836) 1859 3rd edition. Two volumes. 8vo (150 x 228mm). Ppxxxviii,675 and iv,670,ii. B/w engravings. Blue blind-ruled cloth, spine titled in gilt.

This third edition, edited by Sir John Richardson, begins with a memoir of the author along with a five page list of Yarrell's writings. "...followed the example of Thomas Bewick's natural history books in its combination of up-to-date scientific data, accurate illustrations, detailed descriptions and varied anecdotes. The wood engraving illustrations were drawn by Alexander Fussell and engraved by John Thompson. The work...became the standard reference work for a generation of British ichthyologists." (Wikipedia).