ZOOLOGY - Brodtmann, Karl Joseph Schinz, Heinrich Rudolf. Natural history and illustrations of mammals. Text and plate volume. With 177 (incl. title) lithographic plates. Zurich, Brodtmann, 1824-[1829]. Gr.-4°. VI, 417 p., [4] pp. Half-leather bindings of the time with gilt spine titles (rubbed and somewhat spotted, plate volume with capital renewals). Nissen ZBI 3672. - First edition of the work on mammals published in 29 instalments with detailed lithographs. - Minimal foxing, little browning along edges. Plate volume more heavily spotted on mirror and pre-title as well as with minimal central missing part. - Ownership note by old hand on front title "Franz Riggenbach Basel".

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