The Naturalist’s Library, Mammalia… vol xi.

1841 Jardine Mammals Naturalist Squirrels Porcupine Platypus Rodents Illustrated

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 34 engravings of various species of large rodents! The plates from Jardine's works are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. This volume showcases illustrations and descriptions of squirrels, mongoose, platypus, porcupines, and other similar animals.

Item number: #18728

Price: $499

JARDINE, Sir William

The Naturalist's Library, Mammalia… vol xi.

London, Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, Henry G. Bohn, [1841].

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages

o xvi, 17-323, [1]

o 37 engraved plates (including engraved frontispiece and title page)

· References: Lowndes 1192

· Provenance: Bookplate – Leonard Harrison 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; secure

o Cloth

· Size: ~7in X 4.5in (18cm x 11.5cm)

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