The cabinet of quadrupeds; consisting of highly-finished engravings, by James Tookey; from drawings, by Julius Ibbetson; with historical and scientific descriptions .

Church, John.

Published by London: Printed for Darton and Harvey, (1805

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first edition).Folio,two volumes,84 leaves of copper engraved plates, each accompanied by a one to three page description of the animal. Contemporary full green straight grained morocco, a wide ornamental gilt border, spines with raised bands, gilt ornament and lettering; front pastedowns with armorial bookplates, original endpapers, all edges gilt, some minor foxing and oxidation, a fine set. A beautifully illustrated work originally published as fascicules between 1795 and 1805. Includes the kangaroo and the flying opossum. A second edition was published 1848. Seller Inventory # 38440

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Title: The cabinet of quadrupeds; consisting of ...

Publisher: London: Printed for Darton and Harvey, (1805

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition

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