Bloch,M.E. General natural history of fishes. Parts 1-2 in 2 volumes. Berlin, at the expense of the author 1782-1783. 25.5 x 23 cm. With 2 engraved title vignettes and 72 folded colored copper plates. Without the portrait. Contemporary paperback binding. (Scuffed and bumped, spine of vol. II with losses). With gilt to spine. Nissen 415 and Nissen, Fischb. 23 - Junk, Rara p. 2f. - The first two parts of the splendid fish book, here the section of native fishes. - First edition of the famous and important ichthyological publication. A total of 12 parts with 324 copper plates published 1782-1795, here the first two (of 3) volumes on native fishes. - Some spotting, a few small losses, plate 6 with small glue stain. - Front inside cover of volume II with bookplate of Émile Bernard (1826-1897; cookbook author and personal cook of Wilhelm I). - First edition of the first 2 parts with description of German fish species. 2 volumes. With 72 folding colored plates. Contemp. card boards with gilt spine. - Partly stained, some slightly marginal tears, plate VI with small color defect. Binding rubbed and bumped, spine of vol II with defective spots. - Bookplate.