Observations on Certain Parts of the Animal Oeconomy – Hunter, John

“Includes John Hunter’s observations on the secondary sexual characteristics in birds, on the descent of the testis, on the air sac in birds, on the structure of the placenta, etc., together with the original description of the olfactory nerves.” (Garrison and Morton 309.) Contemporary tree calf boards with newer calf spine with gilt ruling and red label. Neat repairs to the fore-edges of the boards. Original end papers preserved with a joint at the gutter. Small ink stamp and number to the front pastedown. [vi], 225 pg. 18 plates. No half title is present although no other copies we have referenced contain one. A very good copy. Text pages crisp and clean with some foxing to the plates and offsetting to facing pages. 225 Pages. First Edition. Condition: Very good. Binding: Hardcover.

Publisher: [Privately printed for the author]
Date Published: 1786
Publication Place: London
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Very good.
Binding: Hardcover.