Description: The "inauguration of vertebrate paleontology"Recherches sur les ossemens fossiles, Òu l'on rétablit les caractéres de plusieurs animaux dont les révolutions du globe ont détruit les espèces Author: Cuvier, Georges Title: Recherches sur les ossemens fossiles, Òu l'on rétablit les caractéres de plusieurs animaux dont les révolutions du globe ont détruit les espèces Publication: Paris: E. d'Ocagne, 1834-36 Description: Fourth, best and most extensive edition, edited by his brother Friedrich Cuvier; 10 volumes text in octavo, 2 volumes in quarto; hand-colored folding map of the environs of Paris, hand-colored map of London, folding copper-engraved cross section of the terrain of Paris, 15 lithograph plates (2 hand-colored), 261 engraved plates (80 double-page, 3 folding, 1 with some strengthening in the margin); recent maroon morocco-backed marbled boards, gilt-lettered direct on gilt-paneled spines; occasional spotting, but generally a fine, handsome set, uncut. Horblit, One Hundred Books Famous in Science 20b, citing the 1812 first edition in 4 volumes quarto: "Inauguration of vertebrate paleontology." Norman, 556, citing the same: "In the 1790s Cuvier began publishing a series of papers on fossils that laid the foundations of modern paleontology. These were reissued, in revised form in Ossemens fossiles, with the important preface entitled 'Discours préliminaire,' setting forth Cuvier's influential geological theory of 'revolutions' in the earth's history." Seller ID: 24924 Subject: Natural History, Science Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 5415 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Author: Cuvier, Georges
Publisher: E. d'Ocagne
Year Printed: 1834
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: History
