Tableau Encyclopédique et Méthodique des Trois Règnes de la Nature: Erpétologie + Ophiologie blind-stamped decorations to the front

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There are 22 chapters each written my notable researchers in the field

UK Date Published 2003 Date Published Estimated No Edition First edition Number of Volumes 1 Reprint No Condition Fine Condition Description A fine copy ISBN 0-521-82272-6 Limited Edition

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This monograph presents the fauna excavated from Palegawra Cave

Tableau Encyclopédique et Méthodique des Trois Règnes de la Nature: Erpétologie + Ophiologie blind-stamped decorations to the frontPp. xxviii, 70, + 43 fine full page engravings of snakes; pp. xliv, 76 + 26 fine full page engravings of frogs, turtles, crocodiles and lizards. Black simulated leather in snake skin pattern, lettered in yellow on the spine, sm folio (315 x 230 mm). This is the complete work on herpetology from the Tableau Encyclopdique et Mthodique. The 69 engraved plates by Bernard show exceedingly fine detail. Kraig Adler (History of Herpetology, part II, p. 29)