Lot no. 940
Zoology Shaw, George General Zoology, or systematic natural history. Vol. I-III in 6 parts. With engraved titles. Titles with vignettes and numerous steel engravings. London, Thomas Davison, 1800-1802. gr.-8°. Softcover with gilt embossed fillets and blind embossed coat of arms, as well as gilt title, gilt inner edges and gilt edges on two sides (restored, bumped and rubbed, slightly stained). First edition. - Nissen IVB, 870 - The history of animals by the British naturalist George Shaw was published between 1800-1819 in 14 volumes, here the volumes I-III in 6 parts with the sections mammals and amphibians. He was one of the first researchers to systematically study the fauna of Australia. - Margins slightly browned, foxing, overall in very good condition. Zoology. - Vol. I-III in 6 parts. With engraved titles with vignettes and numerous steel engravings. Leather with gilt-stamped fillets and blind-stamped coat of arms, as well as gilt-stamped title, gilt inner edges and gilt edges on two sides (restored, bumped and rubbed, slightly stained). - First edition. - Nissen IVB, 870 - The history of animals by the British naturalist George Shaw was published between 1800-1819 in 14 volumes, here the volumes I-III in 6 parts with the sections on mammals and amphibians. He was one of the first researchers to systematically study the fauna of Australia. - Margins slightly browned, foxing, overall in very good condition. This lot is taxed. A premium of 24.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) to the final invoice amount 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.
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14163 Berlin - Germany
04/26/2025
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