C. J. Temminck — Monographies de Mammalogie

Leiden, Van de Hoek, 1835. Brochure/Pamphlet. A scarce zoological work by Coenraad Jacob Temminck relating to mammals, with illustrations including folding plates. Written by Coenraad Jacob Temminck, a Dutch zoologist and the first director of the National Museum of Natural History in Leiden for nearly forty years. Many bats, mammals, birds and fish were named for him.A scarce work. In the French language.From the library of Leonard Harrison Matthews, a British zoologist known for his work on marine mammals. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society and a prolific author.Illustrated with thirteen plates depicting bats and monkeys, including numerous folding plates. In the original paper wraps; lacking the rear wrap. Externally rather worn. Surviving wrap is discoloured and with a large amount of loss. Small inscription in pen to the verso of the front wrap. Binding has failed throughout and leaves are loose. Pages are age-toned, a little spotted and worn to the edges. Fair . Ill.: None. Fair .