The Naturalist’s Library, Mammalia… vol II. The felinae
by JARDINE, Sir William
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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1837 CATS Lions Jaguars Tigers Bobcats Illustrated Jardine Naturalist Mammalia
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 'Mammalia' is beautifully color illustrated with engravings of various species of cats! The plates from Jardine's works are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. This volume showcases illustrations and descriptions of big cats! – leopards, lions, tigers, jaguar, caracal, bobcats, and many more!
Item number: #16116
Price: $599
JARDINE, Sir William
The Naturalist's Library, Mammalia… vol II. The felinae
London, Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, 1837. 1st edition
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [8], iii, [1], 276
o 37 engraved plates (many hand-colored)
· References: Lowndes 1192
· Provenance: Handwritten – Jane Sandars
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Cloth
· Size: ~7in X 4.5in (18cm x 11.5cm)
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- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books (US)
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- 16116
- Title
- The Naturalist’s Library, Mammalia… vol II. The felinae
- Author
- JARDINE, Sir William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- W. H. Lizars
- Place of Publication
- London, Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1837
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1837 CATS Lions Jaguars Tigers Bobcats Illustrated Jardine Naturalist Mammaliarare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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