256 - J. J VIRREY.

J. J VIRREY. "Natural History of the Human Genus. Enlarged and entirely recast". 3 volumes. Printer: Antonio Bergues de las Casas. Barcelona, 1835. It has illuminated engravings. In good condition with light rust stains. Presents the printer's signature. Measurements: 22 x 15 x 2,5 cm (x3). Although it is not possible to find much information about the author of this work, the title page of the book indicates that he was a doctor of medicine from the Faculty of Paris, a member of the Royal Academy of Medicine and professor of Natural History at the Royal Athenaeum of Paris. The work is translated by Antonio Bergnes de las Casas (Barcelona, 1801- 1879), Spanish philologist, Hellenist and editor, rector of the University of Barcelona. In this set of three volumes J.J. Virrey makes a study on the questions of the human genus, dealing with topics such as anatomy or even the system of castes and races. It has illuminated engravings. In good condition with light rust stains. Presents printer's signature.