Zoology Blumenbach, Johann Friedrich Illustrations of natural history objects. 10 booklets in 1 vol. With 100 partly coloured copper plates. Göttingen, H. Dieterich, 1797-1810. unpaginated. 8°. HLdr. with gilt stamped ribbed label and marbled covers, speckled edges (rubbed, rubbed and bumped, losses in the cloth). Nissen ZBI, 421 - Anker 46 - Kroke, Blumenbach-Bibliographie, 147 - With stamp and label of the Bibljoteka Julinska. - Handwritten ownership note on title page. - Complete with all titles to the individual issues and the preliminary and complete titles delivered only at the completion of the work in 1810, as well as the systematic index. - Each volume with a title page and 1 leaf of notes to each plate. Explanatory notes to each plate. - The titles list Blumenbach only as editor, but in fact he is the sole author of the work. - The work is dedicated to hitherto little-known animal species, depicted in 100 copper plates, 8 of which are coloured and 1 in blue print. Numerous species of monkeys are shown, but also the dodo, the recently discovered platypus, crocodiles, marine mammals, but also some curiosities such as a freshly hatched ostrich etc. - The drawings were often based on specimens from Blumenbach's own natural history collection, including the only specimen of a platypus found in continental Europe at the time. - Foxing, margins minimally browned with slight losses. The splendid, fine engravings largely unimpaired. Overall in good condition. Zoology. - 10 issues in 1 vol. With 100 partly coloured copper plates. Half leatherwith gilt stamped ribbed label and marbled covers, speckled edges (scuffed, rubbed and bumped, missing parts in the Ldr.). - With stamp and label of the Bibljoteka Julinska. - Complete with all titles to the individual issues and the preliminary and complete titles delivered only at the completion of the work in 1810, as well as the systematic index. - Each volume with a title page and 1 leaf. Explanatory notes to each plate. - The titles list Blumenbach only as editor, but in fact he is the sole author of the work. - The work is dedicated to hitherto little-known animal species, depicted in 100 copper plates, 8 of which are coloured and 1 in blue print. Numerous monkey species are shown, but also the dodo, the recently discovered platypus, crocodiles, marine mammals, but also some curiosities such as a freshly hatched ostrich etc. - The drawings were often based on specimens from Blumenbach's own natural history collection, including the only specimen of a platypus found in continental Europe at the time. - Foxing, margins minimally browned with slight losses. The splendid, fine engravings largely unimpaired. Overall in good condition. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.