The Naturalist s Library: Ichthyology. The Natural History of the Fishes of Guiana.

SCHOMBURGK, Robert H.; [JARDINE, Sir William] (Editor); STEWART, Mr. (Illus.)

Published by W.H. Lizars, 1843

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1843 FISH Jardine FISHING Piranha Salmon Dorsa Ichthyology Africa Guiana ART A significantly rare first edition of volume five of Ichyology from Sir William Jardine s Naturalist s Library entitled, The Natural History of the Fishes of Guiana. Edited by Sir William Jardine and written by Robert H. Schomburgk, Esq., this work provides a fascinating 19th-century survey on aquatic wildlife. This scientific treatise provides 32 beautifully hand-colored engraved plates depicting a variety of fish native to the Guianas located in Northeast South America such as porcupine acanthicus, shark-tailed hypostoma, black doras, tiger pimelodus, flat-headed platystoma, piranha saw-bellied salmon, carp, fishing implements, and much more! Item number: #30388 Price: $550 SCHOMBURGK, Robert H.; [JARDINE, Sir William] (Editor); STEWART, Mr. (Illus.) The Naturalist s Library: Ichthyology. The Natural History of the Fishes of Guiana. Edinburgh: W.H. Lizars; London: S. Highley; Dublin: W. Curry, Jun. and Co., [1843]. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete o 263, [1] o 34 engraved plates, 32 in color (including frontispiece and title page) o Several in-text illustrations References: Lowndes 1192 Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~6.5in X 4.25in (16.5cm x 11cm) 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! 30388 Photos available upon request.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Naturalist s Library: Ichthyology. The Natural History of the Fishes of Guiana.
• Publisher: W.H. Lizars
• Publication Date: 1843
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine