The Natural History of British Fishes, Including Scientific and General Descriptions of the Most Interesting Species, and an Extensive Selection of Accurately Finished Coloured Plates, Taken Entirely From Original Drawings, Purposely Made From the Specimens in a Recent State, and for the Most Part Whilst Living. [Bde. III - V (von 5 Bden.) in 3 Bden.].

Name: The Natural History of British Fishes, Including Scientific and General Descriptions of the Most Interesting Species, and an Extensive Selection of Accurately Finished Coloured Plates, Taken Entirely From Original Drawings, Purposely Made From the Specimens in a Recent State, and for the Most Part Whilst Living. [Bde. III - V (von 5 Bden.) in 3 Bden.].
Author: Donovan, Edward

Donovan, Edward

Language: English

Published by London, «Printed for the Author and for F. and C. Rivington», , 1806, 1808, 1804

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Gr.-8°; Bd. III: 24 Taf., ca. 50 Bl. Text, 2 Bl. Index; Bd. IV: 24 Taf., ca. 50 Bl. Text, 2 Bl. Index; Bd. V: 24 Taf., ca. 50 Bl. Text, 2 Bl. Index; (mit den Tafeln Nr. XLIX - CXX; zus. 72 handkolorierte Kupferstiche), HLdr. goldgeprägt (neu aufgebunden mit dem alten Deckel), Lesebändchen, Rundummarmorschnitt, Deckel etwas geschwärzt (Brandspuren?), an den Deckelrändern kl. Abspleissungen des Leders, tlw. etw. stockfleckig (meist in den Deckblättern, sehr vereinzelte Bl. m. braunem Abklatsch), allg. frisch u. sauber; jeweils Exlibris a. Inendeckel («Admiral The Hon[oura]ble Walter Cecil Carpenter»), jew. Name von alter Hand a. Titelbl. Nissen, ZBI 1141; Nissen, Schöne Fischbücher 51; Bosgoed 792; Dean I, 330. - Neben der Oktavausgabe des Bloch'schen Fischbuches wohl das schönste illustrierte Werk über dieses Thema. Mit überaus sorgfältig kolorierten Kupfern, vielfach gold- bzw. silbergehöht u. mit Eiweisslasur, auf kräftigem Papier. - Jede Tafel ist von einem weissen Deckblatt geschützt. 2400 gr. Schlagworte: Biologie - Fischkunde.…

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Title: The Natural History of British Fishes, Including Scientific and General Descriptions of the Most Interesting Species, and an Extensive Selection of Accurately Finished Coloured Plates, Taken Entirely From Original Drawings, Purposely Made From the Specimens in a Recent State, and for the Most Part Whilst Living. [Bde. III - V (von 5 Bden.) in 3 Bden.].
Author: Donovan, Edward
Publisher: London, «Printed for the Author and for F. and C. Rivington», , 1806, 1808
Publication year: 1804
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Item weight: 2,400 grams
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Das Antiquariat existiert seit 1993 und ist auf folgende Gebiete spezialisiert. Architektur, Bibliophile Bücher, Buchwesen, Erotica, Erstausgaben der Literatur, Geschichte, Illustr. Bücher, Judaica, Kinderbücher, Kunst, Erotica, Photographie, Psychologie, Philosophie, Signierte Bücher, Totentanz, Typographie Wir geben in unregelmässigen Abständen Printkataloge heraus. Seit 2003 versenden wir zweiwöchentlich einen newsletter mit den Neueingängen (nach Gebieten geordnet), den Sie gerne abonnieren können. Unseren Bestand nach Gebieten gelistet finden Sie unter: www.buch-antiquariat.ch Grundsätzlich kaufen wir gerne seltene Bücher und ganze Bibliotheken an. Ausserdem sind wir immer an Grafiken, Gemälden, Plakaten und Orig.-Photos interessiert. Mitglied der «Vereinigung der Buchantiquare u. Kupferstichhändler in der Schweiz», VEBUKU, und Mitglied von «The international League of antiquarian booksellers», ILAB Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch. Freundlichen Gruss aus Zürich Peter Petrej The antiquarian bookstore was founded 1993 and is specialised in: architecture, art, bibliology, bibliophile books, children¿s books, erotica, first editions, history, illustrated books, judaism, photography, philosophy, psychology, signed books, dance of death, typography. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWSLETTER: Alle 3 Wochen versenden wir einen Newsletter mit den nach Gebieten geordneten Neuerwerbungen. Hier können Sie diesen abonnieren: http://www.buch-antiquariat.ch/nm.cfm We send newsletters with the new entrances all 3 weeks. You can subscribe to it over our site. And the whole stock, you can see on: www. buch-antiquariat.ch BUCHBESTAND / Stock: http://www.buch-antiquariat.ch/de/debuchbestand/ NEUEINGÄNGE / New entrances http://www.buch-antiquariat.ch/de/deT28/ Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch im Antiquariat. We are happy to see you in our shop Mit freundlichen Grüssen / Best regards Peter Petrej ---------------------------…

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