Synopsis methodica avium & piscium opus posthumum : quod vivus recensuit & perfecit ipse insignissimus author : in quo multas species, in ipsius ornithologia & ichthyologia desideratas, adjecit : methodumque suam piscium naturę magis convenientem reddit :
RAY, JOHN.
London: William Innys, 1713. First edition 8vo( 20 cm). 2 volumes in one. Edited by W. Derham. Contemporary calf with new back. 2 parts in 1 vol. Collation: [2], 198, [18] 166 [12] p. + 4 folding engraved plates. Advertisements for books published by W. Innys at end of volume 2. Main title soiled and stained, plates browned and offset, T7 & 8 with cuts (no loss). Very Good Contemporary calf (Item ID: 0000236)
$2,250.00
Provenance: Bookplate of S. Dillon Ripley, former director of Smithsonian Institution of Washington. (Wood, 1713).