first edition Original paper wrappers.
1799 · Darmstadt
by Pistorius, Georg [pseudonym for Georg Bekker] - TAXIDERMY - PRESERVATION
Darmstadt: Heyerischen Buchhandlung, 1799. First Edition.. Original paper wrappers.. Very good; some toning, dustiness, and spotting on the front wrapper; untrimmed.. 8vo, xxxii, [1] - 174, [2] pp.
A manual for the preservation and presentation of specimens of birds and mammals. In the preface the author reviews two previous publications and earlier works (as far back as 1590) mentioning the craft (or "art" as the author declares). There is no mention of Turgot. The author (noted as Bekker "Jr." in Ayer) later participated in the extensive multi-volume ornithological census of Germany. Casey-Wood, p. 520. (Inventory #: 20116)
A manual for the preservation and presentation of specimens of birds and mammals. In the preface the author reviews two previous publications and earlier works (as far back as 1590) mentioning the craft (or "art" as the author declares). There is no mention of Turgot. The author (noted as Bekker "Jr." in Ayer) later participated in the extensive multi-volume ornithological census of Germany. Casey-Wood, p. 520. (Inventory #: 20116)