Zoology of Egypt, volume 2: Mammalia.
- London: Hugh Rees, 1902
London: Hugh Rees, 1902. First edition. Very Good. 34 cm; xvii, 374 pages, photogravure portrait frontispiece, map, and 63 plates (55 of them colored) by P.J. Smit, 3 photogravure reproductions of radiographs, and 7 photogravure illustrations in text. In original green cloth, worn along joints and edges, with 3cm peel along joint near head, yet sound and entire, with some reinforcement. Text and illustrations in excellent shape, free of foxing or other blemishes. Top edge gilt. Old bookplates removed from front endleaves. Old booksellers' notes in pencil on front pastedown. References: Wood, p. 192; Nissen ZBI 110.
Most probably only 100 copies were issued of this very rare and important contribution to the mammals of Egypt. Excellent color plates of monkeys, gazelles, and smaller vertebrates.
Most probably only 100 copies were issued of this very rare and important contribution to the mammals of Egypt. Excellent color plates of monkeys, gazelles, and smaller vertebrates.
Details
Title
Zoology of Egypt, volume 2: Mammalia.
Author
Anderson, John; and W.E. de Winton.
Condition
Very Good
Publisher
Hugh Rees: London
Date
1902
Edition
First edition