SHAW, George (1751-1813). General Zoology or Systematic Natural History [vols. ix-xiv by James Francis Stephens], London: Thomas Davison for G. Kearsley, 1800-1826. 14 volumes in 28, 8° (202 x 133mm). 1,218 engraved plates by Heath and Griffith. (Spotted, some offsetting, lower corner in both pts. of vol. XIII and pt. one of vol. XIV waterstained.) 19th-century green half morocco, spines gilt, marbled edges (extremities rubbed). FIRST EDITION. The work was begun by George Shaw, keeper of the natural history section of the British Museum from 1807, and completed by Stephens after Shaw's death following the publication of volume VIII in 1812. "The work contains descriptions, synonyms and notes on habits of the various species, illustrated by excellent engravings" (Zimmer). BM(NH) 1911; Freeman p.312; Nissen IVB 870; Mullens & Swann p. 530; Zimmer II, 586. (28)
SHAW, George (1751-1813). General Zoology or Systematic Natural History [vols. ix-xiv by James Francis Stephens], London: Thomas Davison for G. Kearsley, 1800-1826. 14 volumes in 28, 8° (202 x 133mm). 1,218 engraved plates by Heath and Griffith. (Spotted, some offsetting, lower corner in both pts. of vol. XIII and pt. one of vol. XIV waterstained.) 19th-century green half morocco, spines gilt, marbled edges (extremities rubbed). FIRST EDITION. The work was begun by George Shaw, keeper of the natural history section of the British Museum from 1807, and completed by Stephens after Shaw's death following the publication of volume VIII in 1812. "The work contains descriptions, synonyms and notes on habits of the various species, illustrated by excellent engravings" (Zimmer). BM(NH) 1911; Freeman p.312; Nissen IVB 870; Mullens & Swann p. 530; Zimmer II, 586. (28)
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