Lot N. 308
AUTORI VARI. Storia Naturale Illustrata del Regno Animale. Tratta dalle opere dei più distinti e moderni naturalisti italiani e stranieri. Venezia, [..]
Large quarto volume (in-4°), contemporary half-leather binding with gilt titles and decorative tooling on the spine.
A monumental popular-science work from the mid-19th century, summarizing the zoological knowledge of its time. The text is renowned for its impressive iconographic apparatus, proudly announced on the title page as comprising no fewer than 4,000 engravings.
Highlights:
Iconography: Splendid illustrated title page, enclosed within an elaborate woodcut frame depicting a wide variety of animal species (elephants, lions, serpents, exotic birds).
Rarity: A work difficult to find in good condition due to its nature as a widely used reference book.
Details: Venetian edition by Giuseppe Antonelli, celebrated for the high quality of his illustrated publications.
Storia naturale del regno animale