A Cabinet of Quadrupeds; Consisting of Highly-Finished Engravings, by James Tookey; from Drawings, by Julius Ibbetson; with Historical and Scientific Descriptions, by John Church.
Highly-finished engravings of domesticated and wild animals by James Tookey from drawings by Julius Ibbetson with historical and scientific descriptions by John Church.
London, Darton & Harvey, 1805, 2 volumes, small folio, (320 x 250mm), pp.[220]; [202], with Additional engraved title page in each volume and 84 engraved plates of quadrupeds by James Tookey from drawings by Julius Ibbetson, Contemporary half calf gilt, gilt spines over marbled boards.
Highly-finished engravings of domesticated and wild animals by James Tookey from drawings by Julius Ibbetson with historical and scientific descriptions by John Church. Includes a Systematic Table of Contents According to Mr. Pennant’s History of Quadrupeds as well as a reworking of the classification according to the Linnean system. Originally issued in fascicles, 1795-1805.

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