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BREHM (A. E.). Reptiles and Amphibians. Wonders of Nature.
Paris, Baillière et fils, c. 1880; large octavo, half red morocco, decorated spine, gilt edges.

726 pp. Numerous figures in the text and plates hors-texte.

Reference text on 19th-century zoology, covering the biology, anatomy, and behavior of species (lizards, snakes, turtles, amphibians, etc.).

Rich iconography including hundreds of wood-engraved figures and numerous hors-texte plates after drawings by Robert Kretschmer and German naturalist artists of the period.

Small stains to the binding, a few foxing spots.

BREHM (A. E.). Les reptiles et les batraciens. Merveilles de la nature.
Paris, Baillière et fils, v. 1880 ; grand in-8, demi-chagrin rouge, dos orné, tranches dorées.

726 pp. Nombreuses figures dans le texte et planches hors-texte.

Texte de référence sur la zoologie du XIXe siècle, abordant la biologie, l'anatomie et le comportement des espèces (sauriens, ophidiens, chéloniens, batraciens, etc.).

Abondante iconographie comprenant des centaines de figures gravées sur bois et de nombreuses planches hors-texte d'après les dessins de Robert Kretschmer et d'artistes naturalistes allemands de l'époque.

Petites tâches à la reliure, quelques rousseurs.

A. E. Brehm - Reptiles et batraciens - 1880

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Reptiles et batraciens by A. E. Brehm, illustrated edition, in French, 1880, half-red morocco binding, 726 pages, with numerous in‑text figures and many plates hors‑texte.

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