The Naturalist’s Library, Ichthyology. Vol III. Fishes of Guiana. Part I.
by Schomburgk, Robert H
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1841 Jardine Naturalist FISH Piranha Salmon Carp Dorsa Ichthyology Africa Guiana
Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, 'The Naturalist's Library'.
This edition of Jardine's 'Ornithology' is beautifully illustrated with engravings of various species of fish of Guiana! The plates from Jardine's works are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. This volume showcases various fish such as porcupine acanthicus, shark-tailed hypostoma, black doras, tiger pimelodus, flat-headed platystoma, piranha saw-bellied salmon, carp, fishing implements, and much more. This 1841 edition includes a memoir of R. H. Schomburgk.
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Schomburgk, Robert H.
The Naturalist's Library, Ichthyology. Vol III. Fishes of Guiana. Part I.
Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, 1841. 1st edition
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· Collation: Complete with all pages;
o xvi, [2], 17-263, [1]
o 33 engraved plates
o Several in-text illustrations
· References: Lowndes 1192
· Provenance: Bookplate / Handwritten – Leonard Harris Matthews
o Leonard Harrison Matthews FRS (1901–1986) was a British zoologist, especially known for his research and writings on marine mammals. He also held an academic position at the University of Bristol. During the Second World War he worked on radio communications and radar. He served as scientific director of the Zoological Society of London from 1951 to 1966.
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Cloth
· Size: ~7in X 4.5in (18cm x 11.5cm)
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- Title
- The Naturalist’s Library, Ichthyology. Vol III. Fishes of Guiana. Part I.
- Author
- Schomburgk, Robert H
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
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- First
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- Hardcover
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- W. H. Lizars
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1841
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- 1841 Jardine Naturalist FISH Piranha Salmon Carp Dorsa Ichthyology Africa Guiana, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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