Cuvier, Baron (Georges). The Animal Kingdom Arranged in Conformity With Its Organization...With Additional Descriptions of All The Species Hitherto Named, And Of Many Not Before Noticed By Edward Griffith, F. L.S., A. S., &c., And Others
(London: Printed For George Whittaker, 1827-35), 16 volumes, octavo, full calf with gilt rules and spine, marbled endpapers and page edges, numerous black ink engravings of animals from life illustrate each book, the first volume also has four hand-colored engravings of exotic human subjects. Altogether, this expansive set covers mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, fossils, mollusks, invertebrates, arachnids, and insects.

Private Collection, Wilmington, NC

Moderate shelf rub and minor scuffs to extremities; wear at hinges; some offset from engravings; binding remains tight; internally clean. Very good condition.

$1,000 - 2,000