"Synopsis of the Cyprinidae of Pennsylvania." In: Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, vol. XIII, New Series.
first edition
1869 · Philadelphia:
by COPE, Edward Drinker (1840-1897).
Philadelphia:: Sherman, 1869., 1869. 4to. (Article) [351]-410 pp. 4 engraved plates, figs. (Whole vol.) vii, 466 pp. Numerous lithographed plates (several color), numerous figs., charts (some folding), articles; lacking pp. 1-24 (first article). Later gilt stamped green cloth; mildly affected by silverfish. Very good. First edition. Important early work on extinct vertebrates in America. This study of extinct fish contains 3 detailed plates that complement the detail of the text. (Inventory #: S7190)
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