Libri de Piscibus Marinis, in quibus verae Piscium effigies expressae sunt + Universae aquatilium Historiae pars altera, cum veris ipsorum Imaginibus, two volumes in one (in late 19 century polished calf) His travels began in up-state

His travels began in up-state New York and proceeded south to the Carolinas

Image is of a Prince Max's Aracari

This volume contains superb aerial photographs of Mauritius

this large attractively-bound volume weighs about 40 pounds

Errata sheet for part I is attached to inside of front wrapper

Libri de Piscibus Marinis, in quibus verae Piscium effigies expressae sunt + Universae aquatilium Historiae pars altera, cum veris ipsorum Imaginibus, two volumes in one (in late 19 century polished calf) His travels began in up-statePp. (16), 583, (25); (12), 242, (10); 429 woodcuts from the designs of Georges Reverdi featuring 2 portraits of the author, numerous fishes, shells, crabs, crocodiles, serpents, turtles and other sea creatures. In period style late 19th century brown polished calf leather, spine with six raised bands, lettered in gilt in one compartment, blind stamped decorations to the front and rear boards, folio (13 3 4 x 8 1 2 inches). This is the first edition of