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1602 - Zoology – Herpetology
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Estimate €500 - €750
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Zoology – Herpetology Strack, Chr. Fr. Leberecht Natural History in Pictures with Explanatory Text. Amphibians. With 36 lithographed plates in vivid colours. Düsseldorf, Arnz & Co., 1820. Landscape 8° format. 36 plates, 13 leaves (text). Contemporary paper binding (slightly rubbed and scuffed). First edition of the rare amphibian instalment, featuring around 150 amphibians, some depicted in decorative and vivid colours; slightly browned. – Nissen, ZBI 4008. – Not listed by Libr. Crane. - The series provides a vivid overview of the amphibians known at the time, particularly frogs, toads, newts, salamanders and lizards. Around 150 animals are depicted lifelike and decoratively on 36 vividly coloured lithographic plates. The accompanying text explains the characteristics, way of life and systematic classification of the individual species. Mammals. Also included: The same author, *Natural History in Pictures with Explanatory Text*. Mammals. Düsseldorf, Arnz, 1828. Landscape large 8° format. Lithographed title page, 84 coloured lithographic plates and 28 leaves of text, slightly browned, in good overall condition. – Nissen, ZBI 400. – First edition. - This volume brings together illustrations of numerous native and exotic mammals from various orders. The 84 coloured lithographic plates depict the animals in clear illustrations intended for visual teaching. The explanatory text complements the illustrations with details on morphology, habitat, diet and behaviour. - Slightly browned. Overall in good condition. Zoology. - Herpetology. - First edition of this rare volume on amphibians, featuring approximately 150 amphibians, some depicted in decorative and vivid colours, slightly browned. - This series provides a vivid overview of the amphibians known at the time, primarily frogs, toads, newts, salamanders and lizards. Approximately 150 animals are depicted realistically and decoratively on 36 vividly coloured lithographic plates. The accompanying text explains the characteristics, way of life and systematic classification of the individual species. Mammals. Also included: Ibid., Natural History in Pictures with Explanatory Text. Mammals. Düsseldorf, Arnz, 1828. Large 8° landscape format. Lithographed title page, 84 coloured lithographic plates, and 28 leaves of text, slightly browned but in good overall condition. – Nissen, ZBI 400. – First edition. - This volume brings together depictions of numerous native and exotic mammals from various orders. The 84 coloured lithographic plates show the animals in clear illustrations intended for visual instruction. The explanatory text supplements the illustrations with information on appearance, habitat, diet and behaviour. - Slightly browned. Overall in good condition.
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