HILL, John (?1716-75). A General Natural History: or, New and Accurate Descriptions of the Animals, Vegetables and Minerals of the Different Parts of the World. London: Thomas Osborne, 1751. Volume II only (of 3). 2° (341 x 2244mm). Half title, 15 engraved plates only (of 16, lacks plate 2, some ink spotting, staining and spotting). Contemporary calf (worn, joints split). cf. Henrey 809; Nissen ZBI 1939 (giving date of 1752 for the second vol.); Pritzel 4061. Single volumes of this work often appear at auction. Vol. II is usually referred to as The History of Plants; vols. I and III cover fossils and animals respectively.