Zoology - Herpetology Wurfbain, Johann Paul Salamandrologia, h. e. descriptio historico-philologico-philosophico-medica salamandrae. With eng. Title and 5 (1 folding) copper plates. Nuremberg, Spörlin for Scheurer, 1683. small 4°. 3 pp., 133 (recte 131) pp., 7 pp., 5 plates, 1 leaf. (Report to the bookbinder). (Late) HPgt. with RSchd. First edition of the extended dissertation of 1677, for the first time with the engravings. - VD 17 1:088515Q - Nissen, ZBI 4485 - K. Adler II, p. 18: "These ... represent the first coprehensive basis for our modern understanding of salamander biology". - Rare monograph on salamanders, the plates show different species, anatomical details and alchemical symbols. - "He dissected salamanders and described the food contents in the stomach. He confirmed that 'Salamandra' is live bearing and found 34 larvae in one female. He also observed the shedding of the animal's epidermis. And he proceeded to rebunk most of the prevailing myths ... The plates illustrate the external appearance of several species, the larvae, eggs, skeleton, internal organs including the urogenital system, and mythical figures from emblems and hieroglyphics. The two titles represent the first comprehensive basis for our modern understanding of salamander biology". (Adler II, 18). - Somewhat browned, first 3 pp. with reinforcement in white upper margin. Zoology. - Herpetology. - First edition of the extended dissertation from 1677, for the first time with the engravings. Rare monograph on salamanders, the plates show different species, anatomical details and alchemical symbols. Later half vellum volume with spine label. - Some browning, first 3 pp. with reinforcement in white upper margin. 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.