From Gert Jan Bestebreurtje Rare Books (ILAB), Vianen, Netherlands
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AbeBooks Seller since January 10, 2005
About this Item
Habana, imprenta de Barcina, 1851 - 1858 (= 1861). 2 volumes. Contemporary half black morocco, spines gilt. With 53 lithographed plates, 17 printed in colour and finished by hand. 463; 442 pp. First edition. - Extremely rare work on the zoology of Cuba by Felipe Poey y Aloy (1799-1891), a famous naturalist. The drawings were made by Poey and some of the lithographing was done by Mialhe, a well-known Cuban lithographer. One of the classic accounts of animal life in Cuba, by a well-known Spanish naturalist (Wood). - A fine set. Nissen, ZBI, 3210; Palau 22998, Sabin 63673; Wood p.522. Seller Inventory # 36616
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Title: Memorias sobre la historia natural de la ...
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
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