2 Bindings containing 4 volumes. 40 chromolithographs, Undated ca.1868/72. From the text of Dr. Brehm, with upwards of 400 engravings and a series of chromolithographs plates. Half-leather over maroon cloth boards. Morocco gilt titles and gilt raised bands to spine. Marbled page-blocks. Name on inside. Minor foxing. Volume I. viii, 312 pages, 10 full-page chromolithographs. Full-page and in-text illustrations. Volume II. viii, 320 pages, 10 full-page chromolithographs. Full-page and in-text illustrations. Volume III. viii, 312 pages, 10 full-page chromolithographs. Full-page and in-text illustrations. Volume IV. viii, 312 pages, 10 full-page chromolithographs. Full-page and in-text illustrations. "Thomas Rymer Jones (1810-1880) was professor of Natural History and Comparative Anatomy in King's College, London and the text used is by Dr. Brehn. The chromolithogaph plates were produced by using the Baxter method." A much sought after set with lovely plates. Shipped and insured [courier liability] with DHL Express. N.B. Remote Areas and Island Destinations incur an additional shipping costs of €19.50 levied by the Courier company. Please do not bid unless you are prepared to make this payment should it apply to your address otherwise books cannot ship.