Cuvier

1798 · 44687 — Paris: Baudouin 1798. First edition 8vo pp. xvi 710; 14 folding engraved plates; full contemporary sheep upper cover a bit discolored gilt spine all edges red; binding rubbed lacking spine label; contemporary school prize manuscript inscription on front free endpaper; a very good copy internally about fine. "The first considerable work on zoology written by the celebrated Baron Cuvier. It has been frequently translated and formed a foundation for future editions and other treatises" Wood. Nissen 1012; Milestones of Science 44. <br/><br/> Baudouin unknown books