Title: An Universal System of Natural History, Including the Natural History of Man; The Orang-Outang; and Whole Tribe of Simia; all the Known Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, and Amphibious Animals; Insects... Author: Sibly, E[benezer] Place: London Publisher: Printed for the proprietor Date: [1790s] Description: Volumes 1 through 5 (of eventually 14). Each volume complete in itself. Additional engraved title page in Volume 1 and 153 engraved plates. (8vo) 21x13 cm (8¼x5¼") later half calf and marbled boards, spines gilt, red and green labels, all edges marbled. First Edition. Rare compendium of natural history. Volumes 1 through 3 cover man, primates and quadrupeds, Volumes 4 and 5 cover the birds. Lot Amendments Condition: Bindings worn, several boards detached; some foxing and staining within; very good. Item number: 246267
Title: An Universal System of Natural History, Including the Natural History of Man; The Orang-Outang; and Whole Tribe of Simia; all the Known Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, and Amphibious Animals; Insects... Author: Sibly, E[benezer] Place: London Publisher: Printed for the proprietor Date: [1790s] Description: Volumes 1 through 5 (of eventually 14). Each volume complete in itself. Additional engraved title page in Volume 1 and 153 engraved plates. (8vo) 21x13 cm (8¼x5¼") later half calf and marbled boards, spines gilt, red and green labels, all edges marbled. First Edition. Rare compendium of natural history. Volumes 1 through 3 cover man, primates and quadrupeds, Volumes 4 and 5 cover the birds. Lot Amendments Condition: Bindings worn, several boards detached; some foxing and staining within; very good. Item number: 246267
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