HOWARD, Luke. Essay on the Modifications of Clouds. London: John Churchill, 1865. Third edition, 4to (279 x 210mm.) 6 lithographed plates of clouds. (Frontispiece with spotting and loose, occasional spotting thereafter, one gathering loosening.) Original green cloth, gilt-stamped to upper cover, g.e. (extremities bumped, frayed to spine ends). Note: Howard ('the namer of clouds') was responsible for the nomenclature of the categories of clouds that we still use to today.Buyer’s Premium 24.5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge of 5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price.