1841 Jardine Naturalist FISH Piranha Salmon Carp Dorsa Ichthyology Africa Guiana

$678.07 Buy It Now, FREE Shipping, eBay Money Back Guarantee
Seller: schilb_antique_books ✉️ (1,355) 100%, Location: Columbia, Missouri, US, Ships to: WORLDWIDE & many other countries, Item: 155051887007 1841 Jardine Naturalist FISH Piranha Salmon Carp Dorsa Ichthyology Africa Guiana.

1841 Jardine Naturalist FISH Piranha Salmon Carp Dorsa Ichthyology Africa Guiana

 

Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, ‘The Naturalist’s Library’.

 

This edition of Jardine’s ‘Ornithology’ is beautifully illustrated with engravings of various species of fish of Guiana! The plates from Jardine’s works are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. This volume showcases various fish such as porcupine acanthicus, shark-tailed hypostoma, black doras, tiger pimelodus, flat-headed platystoma, piranha saw-bellied salmon, carp, fishing implements, and much more. This 1841 edition includes a memoir of R. H. Schomburgk.

 

Item number: #18814

Price: $499

 

Schomburgk, Robert H.

 

The Naturalist’s Library, Ichthyology. Vol III. Fishes of Guiana. Part I.

 

Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, 1841. 1st edition

Details :

·       Collation: Complete with all pages;

o   xvi, [2], 17-263, [1]

o   33 engraved plates

o   Several in-text illustrations

·       References: Lowndes 1192

·       Provenance: Bookplate / Handwritten – Leonard Harris Matthews

o   Leonard Harrison Matthews FRS (1901–1986) was a British zoologist, especially known for his research and writings on marine mammals. He also held an academic position at the University of Bristol. During the Second World War he worked on radio communications and radar. He served as scientific director of the Zoological Society of London from 1951 to 1966.

·       Language: English

·       Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

o   Cloth

·       Size: ~7in X 4.5in (18cm x 11.5cm)

 

Our Guarantee:

Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.

Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!

                                                                                     

18814

  • Condition: I am limited to 12 photos on eBay, but I can provide a link to many more photos. Just ask!
  • Year Printed: 1841
  • Topic: Natural History
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Region: Europe
  • Author: Schomburgk, Robert H.
  • Subject: Illustrated
  • Language: English
  • Publisher: W. H. Lizars
  • Place of Publication: Edinburgh
  • Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated

PicClick Insights - 1841 Jardine Naturalist FISH Piranha Salmon Carp Dorsa Ichthyology Africa Guiana PicClick Exclusive

  •  Popularity - 0 watchers, 0.0 new watchers per day, 642 days for sale on eBay. 0 sold, 1 available.
  •  Best Price -
  •  Seller - 1,355+ items sold. 0% negative feedback. Great seller with very good positive feedback and over 50 ratings.

People Also Loved PicClick Exclusive