Zoology - Whales Kükenthal, Willy Comparative anatomical and developmental studies on whales. With 25 lithographic plates and 124 text illustrations. Jena, Fischer, 1893. X, 448 pp. Gr.-4°. Half leather with gilt-stamped spine title (somewhat stained and rubbed). Memoranda of the Medicinisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Gesellschaft zu Jena, 3 vol. - First edition, very rare. - Not in Nissen, not in the Auk.Preis-Jb. - Henze III, p. 94 - Comprehensive scientific work on the cetaceans with the chapters: Die Haut der Cetaceen (Wale) - Die Hand der Cetaceen - Ueber das Centralnervensystem - Die Entwickling der äusseren Körperform - Bau und Entwicklung von äusseren Organen. - From the estate of Willy Kükenthal with his bookplate on the inside cover and stamped name on the endpapers. Zoology. - Wales. - Cont. half calf (rubbed). From the property of Willy Kükenthal with his bookplate on the inside cover and stamped names on endpapers. 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.