Von Muralt Johann. - Systema Physicæ Experimentalis. - 1709

Johann von Muralt. Systema Physicæ Experimentalis. Pars Tertia. Zurich: David Gessner, 1709. First Edition. Third part of the famous work on the natural sciences by the renowned Swiss physician and naturalist. The volume, completely self-contained, is devoted to zoological studies on four specific classes of the animal kingdom. The treatise describes the physical characteristics and biological behaviors of the known avian species, the fish fauna of the sea, rivers, and lakes, the biological characteristics of reptiles, with particular reference to snakes, and the general classification of insects. Half-leather binding with polychrome boards. Title in calligraphy on the spine. Dimensions 16 x 10 cm, pp. 485-708. Excellent condition.