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1827 1ed Animal Kingdom Baron Cuvier Class Mammalia Naturalist 52 Color Plates The Animal Kingdom originally by Jean Léopold Nicolas Frédéric, Baron Cuvier is a comprehensive zoology work, translated and expanded by British naturalist, Edward Griffith. This collection focuses on the classification of animals, particularly vertebrates, and provides a detailed analysis of their anatomy and organization. Upon translation, Griffith added descriptions alongside commissioning a myriad of hand-colored illustrations to make the book more accessible and appealing to a broader audience. This first edition of the fourth volume from The Animal Kingdom, collection as well as fourth volume of the section entitled, Class Mammalia includes 52 color plates depicting lama, alpacas, elk, deer, antelope, ibex, goats, sheep, buffalo, bison, oxen, and dolphins! Item number: #40972 Price: $499 CUVIER, Baron; GRIFFITH, Edward (Editor; Transl.); SMITH, Major Charles Hamilton; PIDGEON, Edward The Animal Kingdom. The Class Mammalia Arranged by the Baron Cuvier, with Specific Descriptions by Edward Griffith, Major Charles Hamilton Smith, and Edward Pidgeon. Volume the Fourth. London: Geo. B. Whittaker, 1827. First English edition. Details: Collation: Complete; Volume IV o [6], 498, [2] o 52 colored plates References: Lowndes 575; Merz 133; Waggoner, Georges Cuvier Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~10in X 6.25in (25cm x 16cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 40972 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 40972
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