The animal kingdom arranged in conformity with its organization /
by the Baron Cuvier ; with additional descriptions of all the species hitherto named, and of many not before noticed, by Edward Griffith and others.
Description
- Related Names
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Bull, 19th cent., ill.
Westwood, J. O. (John Obadiah), 1805-1893, ill.
Gray, George Robert, 1808-1872.
Latreille, P. A. (Pierre André), 1762-1833
Gray, John Edward, 1800-1875.
Pidgeon, Edward.
Smith, Charles Hamilton, 1776-1859.
Griffith, Edward, 1790-1858.
Tippmann Collection (North Carolina State University).
Metcalf Collection (North Carolina State University).
- Language(s)
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English
- Published
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London : Printed for G. B. Whittaker, 1827-1832
- Note
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Metcalf copy ink stamped on front paste down "Property of Z.P. Metcalf".
Some plates signed "J.O. Westwood" and "Bull".
A tabular view of the classification of animals adapted by the Baron Cuvier with special examples: cxix p.
Alphabetical table of authors quoted: p. [283]-328.
On t.p. of v. 11, in place of volume number: Supplementary volume on the fossils.
Issued in parts. Plates mostly colored and many are in two states, both colored and uncolored.
Each volume has also special t. p.
Title and imprint vary slightly.
Signatures v.14: [A][superscript 4] B-2O[superscript 8]; 49 leaves of plates. Signatures v.15: [A][superscript 2] B-2U[superscript 8] 2X[superscript 10] 2Y-3D[superscript 8] 3E[superscript 6]; 90 leaves of plates.
- Physical Description
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15 v. (v.14 viii, 570, 6 p., 49 leaves of plates; v.15 [4], 796 p., 90 leaves of plates) ;
ill., plates (part col. part fold)
25 cm.
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